QCWA celebrated at Cambooya

A Garden Party celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) at “Marinya”, the former home of Mrs Ruth Fairfax, the founding president of the organisation, drew a large crowd of branch members from a wide area along with local and visiting dignitaries.

Close to 400 people joined the party, which featured a range of stalls along with an official ceremony which included the unveiling of plaque by Tim and Gina Fairfax.

Mayor of the Toowoomba Region, Paul Antonio was among guest speakers and said the QCWA was an important part of the Region’s history.

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Tim Fairfax AC, a grandson of the founding president of QCWA Ruth B. Fairfax, was joined by his wife Gina tom unveil a plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of the organisation.

Mayor Antonio spoke of the dedication and achievements of Ruth Fairfax as she worked to extend the reach of QCWA. He said it has become the largest and most widespread women’s organisation in Queensland.

The Mayor said the Toowoomba Region has a very strong culture around helping people and the work of the QCWA is aligned with that culture.

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