Gwen McLaughlin won champion rose. Photos by Sarah Bain.
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Sarah Bain
The Jerilderie Flower Show was once again a wonderful success, attracting a fantastic crowd and an increase in entries from the previous year.
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Congratulations to the hardworking volunteers who organised the event and provided a delicious luncheon and afternoon tea for those attending.
Heather Magyar delivered the opening prayer, followed by Jerilderie Citizen of the Year John Crittenden, who officially opened the show and presented the awards.
Victoria Bryce was awarded the Mary Simpson Award for her arrangement of roses, Gwen McLaughlin claimed Champion Rose, and Cheryl Payten was named Most Successful Exhibitor.
Students from Jerilderie Public School and St Joseph’s Primary School entertained the crowd with performances on stage, adding to the wonderful community atmosphere.
The Jerilderie Tidy Towns Garden Competition winners were also announced, with Best Garden awarded to the Jerilderie Hospital Residents’ Garden.
Gwen McLaughlin received Most Colourful Front Garden, while James Billing took out Best Reborn and Renewed Front Garden.
The Best Business Spring Display was awarded to the Jerilderie Ambulance Station for another year, with Jerilderie Public School a close runner-up.
Victoria Bryce won the Mary Simpson Award.
Photo by
Sarah Bain
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