Published on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:49:54 AM
A century of life experience and nearly 53 years in Australia has culminated in a rare milestone for Albany resident Mr Courtney Nunn, who officially became an Australian citizen at the age of 100.
Born on 10 August 1926 in Hlabisa, Zululand, South Africa, Mr Nunn spent his early life in southern Africa before marrying in Swaziland in 1958 and migrating to Australia with his family in 1973, arriving in Fremantle on 10 December.
Mr Nunn dedicated his working life to supporting Aboriginal communities and managing programs that enabled Indigenous children from remote communities to access educational opportunities.
Since establishing his home in Goode Beach in 1994, Mr Nunn has been a valued member of the Albany community, calling the area home for more than 30 years.
His Australian citizenship ceremony comes just three months after celebrating his 100th birthday and marks more than half a century since he first stepped onto Australian soil.
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 Courtney Nunn on becoming an Australian citizen at the remarkable age of 100,” Mayor Stocks said.
“Having called Australia home for almost 53 years, this milestone is a fitting recognition of a life dedicated to family, community and service.
“Mr Nunn has witnessed a century of change and has made a meaningful contribution to Australian society through his work supporting Aboriginal communities and helping create opportunities for young people to access education.
“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.”
The City of Albany understands that receiving Australian citizenship at 100 years of age is an exceptionally rare achievement, making Mr Nunn’s story all the more special.
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