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| | Penrith Australia |
 | | The formal Sister City Agreement between Penrith, Cumbria and Penrith, New South Wales, was signed at a Civic Reception on 23 November 1989 when the then Chairman of Eden District Council, Councillor Mac Carlyle, was on holiday in New South Wales. |
 | | The Agreement states the two cities desire to "perpetuate the close association between the citizens of Penrith, Australia and Penrith, Cumbria to promote greater understanding and friendship and in so doing, contribute to the welfare of both countries". |
 | | A number of residents from Penrith, Australia have been welcomed to Cumbria over the years and, likewise, some of the residents from Penrith, Cumbria have been welcomed in Australia. |
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