Suburban sale a big success

l MACHANS BEACH

HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the beautiful weather last Sunday to take part in Machans Beach’s annual ‘Super Suburb Sale Day’.

Dympna the title home, she did win over the hearts of locals and Far North Queenslanders, who helped her get to the finals.

“I would like to thank the community for their support,” she said.

“With Cairns Local News putting me in the paper, I had over 2000 visitors to my website, so we had help for my fundraiser to bring Shane Troy as my makeup artist for the competition.

“I would also like to thank ‘That’s the One Alterations’ in Earlville for helping me sew my Australia-themed costume.

“No regrets. I believe it was a great opportunity, and I would do it again.”

Having achieved the long-awaited dream, Ms Mancini said she felt motivated to keep chasing her goals.

“I feel more inspired to apply for other things. Miss Universe is on next year, and I’m on the age limit to participate,” she said.

“And I will take the opportunity to do Miss Australia pageants in the future.

“Aside from that, my dream is to study music, and I have recently been accepted into a diploma of music with TAFE.

“My message is to keep following your dreams, and if you don’t win, you can always try again.”

Leonard (right) of the Machans Beach Community Association said the suburb’s streets were crowded with bargain hunters.

“At the school, the P&C team sold out of brekkie burgers while the Machans Beach Community Association (MBCA) gave out 270 maps that showed the streets of Machans and the addresses of 37 garage sales,” she said.

“Many drivers chose to park and walk, using the map to find the yellow signs outside each garage sale.

“At the community hall, nine trash and treasure tables were bustling while there was a roaring trade in coffee and cake.

“A highlight of the day was the raffle drawn at midday in the hall, with fabulous prizes for six lucky winners.”

Ms Leonard said the event raised funds for the P&C for their work for the Machans Beach State School and over $3000 for the Machans Beach Community Association to help keep the community hall open and operating.