Territory Day 1997

1 July 1997

Territorians, those who identify as citizens of Australia’s Northern Territory, celebrate Territory Day on 1 July. This date marks the Northern Territory achieving self-government (from the Commonwealth) on 1 July 1978. This is the only day of the year, apart from the Chinese New Year and New Year's Eve, when fireworks are permitted notwithstanding the Darwin Kalymnian community celebrate Greek Easter with dynamite. Territory Day was also a date for naturalizations of new citizens of Australia. .Territorian of the Year Michael Ryan with Administrator His Honour Dr. Neil Conn AO KStJ, Chief Minister Shane Stone and Lord Mayor George Brown to the rear.



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