On May 26th, the Australian Rectory of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia hosted an elegant gala dinner at the prestigious Australia Club in Melbourne to commemorate Georgia’s Independence Day. The event brought together distinguished guests for an evening filled with celebration, camaraderie, and honor.

The gala was graced by the presence of notable attendees, including:

• The Honorary Consul to Georgia, Peter McMullin, AM, accompanied by his wife, Ruth
• The Member for Mornington, representing the Parliament of Victoria, Chris Crewther, MP
• The Right Honourable Simon Abney-Hastings, the 15th Earl of Loudoun
• Dr. Anthony Cree of Castle Stewart, OAM, The Baron of Bearcrofts
• Dr. Ian Young, AM, MD, The Baron of Kilbirnie
• Rachel Bailes, representing the Australian Monarchist League

The evening was a resounding success, reflecting the Rectory commitment to honoring Georgia’s rich heritage and fostering meaningful connections. The Australian Rector H.E. David Fleming, Esq, OAM, JP  extends its gratitude to all who attended and contributed to making this occasion truly memorable.