(Back. from left) Norma and Isaiah Gowans, Robyn and Cruce Ferry; (front) Lottie and Hallie Midson wih some of the items from the displayin Shabby-to-Chic.
Norma Gowans was very impressed with the display put together by Bruce and Robyn Ferry at the Shabby-to-Chic Op Shop recently to draw attention to NAIDOC Week.
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She would like to express her thanks to the couple and to Francis Burdock for having the display at the shop.
NAIDOC Week is an Australian observance lasting from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday.
The acronym NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines' and Islanders' Day Observance Committee.
NAIDOC Week has its roots in the 1938 Day of Mourning, becoming a week-long event in 1975.
Bruce reported “The reason Robyn and I supported NAIDOC week is because it is a week set aside in July in respect of the first nations people.
“It may mean more to me having worked with Aboriginal people and knowing many who were employed in various positions throughout Australia; from roustabouts in shearing sheds in Queensland, stockmen from the stations, engineers on the last train running from Tocumwal to Narrandera, rougers and de-tasselers in sorghum and maize crops.
“Having attended a college that had as many as 18 different nationalities from around the southern hemisphere, I respected all and received the same in return.
“I think we can all remember some of the great artists that have their work hung and displayed in many art galleries throughout this great country.”
Bruce also noted that the National Bank in Finley had a display on the rolling advertising screen in their establishment recognizing NAIDOC Week.
“Australians have benefited by the migrants who have brought their traditions of dance, costumes, cuisine with them, who, through hard work, Aussies enjoy their efforts of their labour,” he said.
“So, to respect their culture and to acknowledge the history for a week, along with school friends and acquaintances from New Guinea, New Britain and the numerous surrounding Islands, will remain with me forever.”
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Congratulations to Breanne Cleve on winning the trailer load of firewood raffled by the Show Society last Saturday.
The street stall was very successful thanks to the support of the community.
Thank you to the volunteers for their donations of lovely home baking.
Another street stall will be held in August in the lead up to the show on September 3.
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Finley Show Society members(seated) Pam Edwards and Joyce Brain. (standing) Roy Good, Kevin Sexton, Ryan Clark and Alec Brain.
The members of the Finley Lions Club very kindly gave up their position with the wood raffle last Saturday to allow the Finley Show Society to hold their street stall.
However, they will be back on deck this Saturday so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to win a trailer load of wood as there is still plenty of cold weather ahead of us.
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There is a correction to the previous notice for the opening hours of Food Share.
Anyone needing assistance is welcome to attend at the building adjacent to the Finley Soccer field each Thursday morning between 10.30am and 11.30am, not noon as stated last week.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Davina on 0418 623 115.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contacted me following the Finley Rotary Club Award recently.
I feel honored to have received this recognition and consider it a privilege to be part of such a great community.
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