Thanks to Florence for her service

By Jennifer Kent

FLORENCE Woods received the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the local hinterland community. Her son, Francis, acknowledged his mother’s contributions over many years and said it was a great honour.

Among her many contributions, Mrs Woods volunteered with the Maleny Show Society within the Dairy Cattle Section and Food Preparation and Sales from 1978-2017. In 2011, she was awarded Citizen of the Year at the Fisher Community Australia Day Awards. As co-owner of the One Tree Hill Estate, she has also donated the entrance fees to charitable organisations and individuals.