Media Alert
17 November 2008
Paul de Waard to receive City of Melbourne Commendation
Paul de Waard, the Dutch backpacker seriously injured while helping others during the Melbourne
CBD shooting incident in June 2007 will be awarded with a certificate of commendation from the
Lord Mayor John So at a ceremony to be held at the Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday 19
November 3pm – 4pm.
The City of Melbourne commendation ceremony will officially recognise Paul’s brave actions along
with those of the emergency and medical personnel who assisted him.
In addition, Mr de Waard has also been nominated for a bravery award by the City of Melbourne,
which he will receive from the Royal Humane Society in a ceremony to be held at Government
House on Thursday 20 November.
WHAT:
Paul de Waard, his mother and girlfriend, The Lord Mayor John So, the
Consul-General of the Netherlands, key personnel from the emergency
services and other individuals nominated by Mr de Waard, will all be present
at the commendation ceremony.
WHERE:
Report to Concierge, Administration Entrance, Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston
Street, and ask for Phil Buckley, Media Adviser, extension 8426.
WHEN:
Wednesday 19 November, 2.45pm
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For more information, contact:
Phil Buckley
Media Adviser, City of Melbourne,
(03) 9658 8426, 0409 425 873,
phibuc@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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