Speeches

Happy 100th birthday to the Marrickville District Lawn Tennis Association!

It is with equal parts sadness and gratitude that I today acknowledge Ms Nina Alidenes, Mr David Murphy and Mr RJ Lines and all the team at One Penny Red and Vernon's Bar who have announced that they will be closing their iconic Summer Hill restaurant and bar at the end of this year.

I was pleased to recently join the founders and current and past team members of Bob and Pete's to celebrate their 40th birthday!

I was honoured to recently attend the Presentation Day celebrations for Ashfield Pirates Football Club.

I warmly congratulate the organisers of Disability Pride Fest held on Sunday 17 September at Ashfield Civic Centre.

I wish to acknowledge the long and distinguished career of Mr Peter Kaye AM ESM who has recently retired from his leadership role with the NSW State Emergency Service [SES] after 47 years of dedicated service.

Congratulations to the Polish Club at Ashfield on the opening of their brand-new premises.

Congratulations to the organisers of the Culture X Festival held recently at Pratten Park in Ashfield.

Well done to the Uniting Thomas Roseby Lodge who are celebrating the grand opening of their new Street Library on Thursday 21 September.

In the wake of the Matilda's stunning performance in the World Cup, it is important to acknowledge and thank the local clubs that form the backbone of football in Australia.