I would like to pay my respects to elders past and present.
To the Italian elders that built our roads, railways and telecommunications infrastructure.
To the Greek and Turkish elders for giving us the tasty kebab shops.
To the Jewish elders that gave us all the Westfield shopping centres and Meriton apartments.
To the Chinese elders that gave us all the $2 shops.
To the Irish elders that gave us all the great Irish pubs …
To the Indian elders who gave us great Curries.
To the English elders who gave us Cricket.
To the Irish elders who gave us so much Humour .
To the Japanese elders who gave great Cars.
To the Elders from all over the World who have given so much to Australia .
Finally to Indigenous elders who have given us ????????????????????? Oh yes the Smoking ceremony ?
