Freeman of the City award recipients

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The Freeman of the City recognises individuals for their outstanding achievements and dedicated service to the community over their lifetime. 

The Freeman of the City Award is the highest honour a Council can bestow upon an individual.

 2025  Dr Narayanan Jayachandran (Dr Jaya)
2016 Stuart John McWilliam
2015 H.F. 'Roy' Stacy
2004  Natalina Maria Murray 
2001 John Peter Dal Broi
1995  Charles Joseph Olliffe
1991 Dr John Burcham Binks
1988   Robert (Bob) Irvin
1982  Patrick Joseph Keenan
1980  Edward William Moore
1980 Ross Lincoln Simpson D.F.C
1977 Donald William Isles M.B.E
1977 John Clifford Thorne M.B.E
1974 Nevis William Parkington Farrell
1970 Dr Arthur Ernest Winton Burrell M.B.E
1969 Donald Eric Wallin