Territory Day 1997
1 June 1997
Territorians, those who identify as citizens of Australia’s Northern Territory, celebrate Territory Day on 1 July each year. The 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. Honour guard from the local Navy, Army and RAAF establishments in the 'Top End' inspected by His Honour the NT Administrator Dr Neil Conn AO accompanied by NORCOM Commander Brigadier Chris Roberts AM CSC.
- Document type: Photo
- Time period: Legislative Assembly NT
- People: Neil CONN, Chris ROBERTS
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