SAVE WILLIAMSTOWN
Willi’s keeper of the record is honoured - Congratulations to one of us, from Save Williamstown
The Hobsons Bay Leader
“PATSY Toop is a born and bred Williamstown local who has dedicated her adult life to preserving the suburbʼs historic treasures.
So it will be little surprise to many that she has received an Order of Australia Medal for that work.
A foundation president of Preserve Old Williamstown since 1998, president of the Williamstown Maritime Association and secretary of Seaworks Foundation, Ms Toop has become a spokeswoman for ʻʻold Williamstownʼʼ.
ʻʻ Itʼs our roots, you canʼt replace it,ʼʼ she said.
ʻʻWilliamstown is rich in history and has a vibrant heritage which ought to be protected and preserved as best we can.ʼʼ Ms Toop, a personal injury compensation lawyer, has also dedicated almost two decades to helping others.
This includes 17 yearsʼ unpaid service as a lawyer to WISE Employment, a disability jobs provider with 400 staff.
Ms Toop, 53, is a past board member and vice-president with the Western Hospital/ Maribyrnong Medical Centre (now Western Health).
Helping others was instilled in her by her parents at an early age. ʻʻ Iʼm very passionate about social justice, community service and volunteering,ʼʼ Ms Toop said.........”
The Long and the Short of it - Patsy Toop and David Baird perform regularly at The Pirates Tavern, Seaworks, Nelson Place Williamstown
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
