Albany resident Courtney Nunn becomes an Australian citizen three months after his 100th birthday

After spending 53 years in Australia and at the age of 100, Albany’s Courtney Nunn has finally become an Australian citizen.

The citizenship ceremony, on Monday at the City of Albany’s council civic rooms, came almost three months after he celebrated his centenary and more than half a century after he landed in the Lucky Country.

Born in Hlabisa, Zululand, South Africa, on August 10, 1926, he spent his early life in Southern Africa, marrying in Swaziland in 1958.

It was in 1973 that he emigrated with his family to Australia, landing in Fremantle on December 10.

His working life was dedicated to supporting Aboriginal communities and managing programs which helped remote, Indigenous children gain access to educational opportunities.

He moved to Goode Beach, Albany in 1994 and has been there ever since.

City of Albany mayor Greg Stocks said Mr Nunn’s story was a remarkable example of commitment, resilience and community contribution.

“On behalf of the City of Albany I congratulate Mr Nunn on becoming an Australian citizen at the remarkable age of 100,” he said.

“Having called Australia home for almost 53 years, this milestone is a fitting recognition of a life dedicated to family, community and service,” he said.

Mr Nunn has witnessed a century of change and has made a meaningful contribution to Australian society through his work supporting Aboriginal communities.

“To receive Australian citizenship after a lifetime of experiences spanning continents, cultures and generations is truly extraordinary.

“It is a privilege to welcome Mr Nunn as an Australian citizen and to celebrate this significant occasion with him, his family and the wider community.”