Robyn and Paul Atherton are the 2016 Harden Shire Citizens of the Year. They are pictured with Australia Day Ambassador Warren Potent
The couple have been living in town for 13 years. Robyn said “Thank you to the community for accepting us.”
Robyn is the current Historical Society President and has written four books on the Harden-Murrumburrah area. Her latest ‘Pubs, Publicans and People’ has sold several hundred copies.
Paul has been involved in many community groups during his time in the twin towns including-Advancing Harden-Murrumburrah, Bowling Club, RSL Sub-branch, Local Area Health Advisory, Masonic Lodge and Farm Club just to name a few.
The much loved couple were a popular choice with the crowd who cheered and clapped the pair.
Congratulations Robyn and Paul.
Rolling coverage of Australia Day in the Shire will appear online at The Twin Town Times today. If you would like to watch Harden V Murrumburrah in the cricket, it commences at Tim Doolan Oval at Midday.
