Saturday, July 11, 2020

Official opening of the water supply from Kinbombi Dam to Goomeri

Goomeri Qld 1961, Sir Henry Abel-Smith, 
Governor of Qld & Joh Bjelke-Peterson.


Image 1: Sir Henry Abel-Smith, Governor of Qld speaking with school Principal, Mr Bob Menkins, at Goomeri. Included in the photo is Noel Warburton, Shire Chairman, and an Aide.
Can you spot yourself in this photo 59 years ago?


Image 2: Sir Henry & Joh Bjelke-Peterson at Goomeri.


Image 3: Sir Henry addresses the crowd at Goomeri. Schoolgirl on the right is Ailsa Perrett.


Image 4: Goomeri Choir sings during the Governor's visit. Sir Henry & Lady May Abel-Smith visited the Shire for 2 days in 1961. Betty McIntosh (wife of Alec) facing the singers. Also present: Phillys Hebblewaite, Joan Keune, Ailsa Stanton, Hilda Keune, Ede Sippel, Dulcie Logan, Marion Bandidt, Ces Manly Hellen, Fred Lister.
Image credit, Mrs Jean Davis & Kilkivan Historical Society Qld

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