Senator Tony Mulvihill and Peter Pan |
Senator Tony Mulvihill was passionate about Dingoes and Patron of the Australian Native Dog Conservation society.
I don’t think many
people realise how early Berenice and the society she founded were out in
public promoting the truth about Dingoes.
Although controversy constantly
raged about them they took every opportunity to promote their cause by attending
festivals, displays , lectures , schools and appearing television.
One of
the highlights of this period was when the group marched through the streets of
Sydney on Australia Day led by then Senator Tony Mulvihill with a white Dingo,
Peter Pan. As they passed the spectators roars of approval went up and then
they burst into singing 'Come on Aussie, Come on, Come On'. At the end of the
day they won the coveted award for 'Best Canine Exhibit' at The Rocks Festival
Parade;
Senator Mulvihill and Peter Pan lead the Dingoes on parade |
Berenice Walters and Senator Mulvihill |
It was a
truly historic occasion. This was the first time the group openly revealed that
their dogs were actually DINGOES. In addition to the tremendous applause ,
people ran onto the road to give the
dingoes a pat.
Decisions, decisions |
Hello Dingo |
Earlier in the day as
they made their way to the assembly point, the Society’s Patron, the Hon.
Neville Wran, left his car to come and meet them. Stating "Those are my
dogs", he waived to members, chatted to everyone and made the acquaintance
of Peter Pan, who was always known as the 'Senator's dog '.
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