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http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2013/01/27/317009_ntnews.html (http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2013/01/27/317009_ntnews.html)
Families and individuals gathered at the Darwin Entertainment Centre for the Flag-raising Citizenship Ceremony yesterday.
New Aussies came from far and wide with nine nations represented, including Burma, the Philippines, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Russia, India, Canada and the Netherlands.
Forty-seven adults and 14 children pledged their allegiance to Australia, and its values in front of family and friends.
Cameras flashed and relatives clapped and cheered as their loved ones were officially welcomed into the Territory community.
Burmese refugee Sarah Sarah and her children Apichart Apichart, 13, and Paw Wah, 10, were among the new citizens.
Ms Sarah was moved to tears as her family was announced as Australians.
The family moved to Australia in 2007 in search of a better life.
"I am happy to be Australian," Ms Sarah said.
Australia Day Council NT chairman Roland Chin said the day was a proud moment for new citizens.
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