Beautiful
weather and visitors started to arrive early. Cups of tea/coffee with Anzac
Biscuits were a very popular pit stop. Charlie was kept busy sharing his
knowledge and know how on information relating to our Anzacs. Martin and
Michael in the blacksmith shop were kept going displaying their knowledge on
the forge. One of our younger visitors, Georgia Fitzgerald (pictured)of Samford
was fortunate and happy enough to don a replica of a Viking's outfit, worn
around 1000 to 1200. This very heavy and impressive outfit was made by Martin.
The cakes,
jams and book stall certainly had a lot of happy customers. Gwen one of our
long standing volunteers, crocheted poppies, most impressive and also knitted
teddy bears in different colours each holding a small Australian flag. (I was
told by a very reliable source one of the bears was going to England to live.)
Gwen was included in the “Comforts Fund” Knitters and Natters alongside Vicki
who was busy clicking her needles and shaping her work into a sock. Whereas
Cynthia was darning socks, the remaining ladies had different sized articles to
work on. The workers were very conveniently positioned enabling visitors to
view the ladies at work. Eileen, the overseer was most impressed with the
number of ladies who attended on the day.
The men at
the BBQ certainly had a line of people waiting to taste their wares. Damper made
by Gordon on site proved very popular, especially when it was served with hot
cocoa.
A BIG thank
you must go to ALL our volunteers and cooks on the day.
We are always
looking for volunteers to join our band of workers. Contact Geoff 0417 610 983
or Museum 3289 2743.
IMPORTANT : Due to an upgrade the museum will be
closed on Wednesday 10th June ONLY
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