From the Maitland Mercury report:
There was no shortage of Aussie pride on display as about 7000 people braved the burning sun and flocked to the city’s annual patriotic celebration in response to Advance Australia Fair’s order to rejoice.
Community organisations such as Maitland and District Historical Society set up displays in the park.
Full article by Briony Snedden available at Maitland Mercury, 27 Jan, 2010.