Murray Valley Standard Throwback Thursday, February 20, 1986: Karoonda's top citizens recognised
Throwback Thursday, February 20, 1986: Karoonda's top citizens recognised
Karoonda's Australia Day citizens of the year, Messrs Geoffry Redden and Donald Anderson, flank Mayor Mr Doug Fullston.
RMFL secretary Mr Peter Dalwood is pictured getting in shape, or out of shape, for the Jubilee Trade Fair "pasta glut" with Mrs Ilda Sansone at Murray Bridge Pasta.
Cazz Puckridge and Stephen Hartley.
William Bailey.
Meningie identity Mark Scobie, a member of the committee which organised a conference titled Global Agriculture - Can We Cope?
1895 Rotary apprentice of the year winner Paul Bozzetti receives his award from Murray Bridge Rotarian Ron Lehmann.
Susan and Reg Nolan, of Mypolonga, have a first child: Kate Victoria, born on February 12 weighing 8lb 3oz.
Daniel, a son for Murray Bridge couple Ros and Mick Braham, was born on February 14, a brother for Kate.
Krista Jade, a daughter for Bowhill couple Yvonne and Kevin Smith, born on February 14 weighing 6lb 14oz.
Trent James, a son for Gaylene and Arthut Mader, of Murray Bridge, born on February 7 weighing 7lb 5oz, a brother for Scott.
Mrs Alice Richards, Murray Bridge Resthaven's oldest resident, turned 98 on Valentine's Day.
Apprentice Wayne and Ford-trained mechanic and technician Danny at Bormann Ford, Mannum.
New Seventh Day Adventist Pastor Denis Hankinson.
Vivian Fresiello dresses in a kimono.
Exchange students Anne Sullivan and Susan Cox.
The Sporting Car Club of SA had a barbecue breakfast at Wellington Courthouse last week, involving 35 cars including a 1924 Alvis and a 1930 Austin.
Folk rock band Fairport Convention will stage a concert at the Ranch Entertainment Venue next Tuesday.
"Watch the birdie", Trevor and Marie Thompson tell Cocky the cocky.
Playing 500 during Mannum Senior Citizens Club's card afternoon are Jack Abel and Eddie Falkenberg.
Mannum senior citizens Harry Cornwall and Brenda Chambers with some of the presents they received before their wedding on Sunday.
Newly elected Mannum High School captains Guy Muirhead and Jill Murray.
Horwood Bagshaw Ltd's research and development manager, Mr Lyal Allen, with the Australian Design Award won for the company's 2140 harvester.
Robbie Thompson hangs on for grim life to his ride Hippy in the bare-back bronc at the Meningie rodeo.
The clowns move in to assist a rider who has been thrown off his bull during the Menindie rodeo.
Ricky Fritchley, Lutheran division two, stretches for a forehand shot.
Meningie A grade cricketer Gary Hera-Singh plays and misses a shot in the match against High School. The wicketkeeper is David Kuchel.
"Weichert Electronics, for home or workshop repairs. Phone Roger or Sue on 32 4442."
From the archives of The Murray Valley Standard, February 20, 1986.
Karoonda recognises year's top citizens
Citizen of the year was Mr Donald Anderson, of Karoonda, who developed the nature trail and bush walk in the eastern parklands and set up the railway museum in Pioneer Park, the old Yurgo railway siding and the pump house from Mindarie RS.
Junior citizen of the year Geoffry Redden, 18, is already a distinguished footballer, having won a Murray Lands A grade under-21 award.
Fair invites for big eaters
People with large appetites will find one section of Murray Bridge's Jubilee Trade Fair particularly palatable.
Three eating contests will be held during the fair, organised by Murray Bridge City Lions Club: crumpet munching, lamb devouring and a pasta glut.
Bagshaw machine wins award
Agricultural machinery manufacturer Horwood Bagshaw Ltd has won its second Industrial Design Council good design award for its 2140 self-propelled combine harvester.
Wynarka opener bats through innings
Promising 18-year-old Wynarka batsman David Hoare was the star in Saturday's round of matches in Murraylands cricket when he remained unconquered on 113.
Despite his efforts, Wynarka were defeated, unable to restrict Kulkawarra under their 195.