The Northern Rivers Times
January 25, 2024!!!
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Memorial to prawning birthplace By Samantha Elley A $10,000 donation from the Sydney Fish Markets has made it possible for a monument to be raised in recognition of the early fishing industry and community of Evans Head. “The fishermen approached me in 2017 (as) they wanted to have a reunion at Evans Head because this is where the birth of the school prawn industry began,” said Evans Head Living Museum vice president, Lillian Colless.
Lester Cribb and Brikky Aleckson with friends on one of the trawlers.
late 1940s, the prawning boats were bringing in up to 6,000 lbs or 2,700kgs of prawns per day in the 1950s-60s, according to Lillian.
“I approached the committee and we all agreed to hold the very first Australian Fishermen’s Reunion, which was a huge success. “At the reunion The Sydney Fish Markets donated $10,000 towards a monument for the recognition of the Evans Head Fishing Industry’s contribution.” After the establishment of the industry in the
“In those days we had over 70 trawlers working out of the river,” she said. “Today we only have two trawlers.” In the hey day of the industry, prawns were packed in wooden boxes lined with newspaper transported to Casino railway station, then sent by train to the Sydney Fish Markets at Woolloomooloo. Organisation for a
Deloitte has unveiled
potential impact of
its Tourism Outlook
higher living costs and
Report, shedding
economic uncertainty
light on the trends
on consumer spending
anticipated to shape
underscores the need
the sector until 2026.
for the region to offer
Below, we present a
value-driven tourism
concise overview of the
options, catering
key trends and potential
to cost-conscious
impacts on the North
travellers who still
Coast.
prioritize travel and
second fishermen’s
$40 per person.
1.
reunion is underway and
Sunday lunch will be
Domestic Tourism:
5.
it will include a very
held at the Fishermen’s
The North Coast is
Business Travel: While
special event.
Co-Op at 12 pm with a
poised to experience
business travel is in
“Our second reunion
blessing of the fleet.
robust domestic
a recovery phase, it
will be held on the
The Evans Head Living
tourism, as Australians,
remains below pre-
24th and 25th February
Museum will be open
having reacquainted
pandemic levels. The
2024,” said Lillian.
for most of the weekend,
themselves with local
DNC Business Events
“The opening will
with all new fishing
destinations during
program is actively
be the unveiling of the
displays.
monument at 11am on
the pandemic, are
exploring opportunities
The monument is
the verge of the grass in
expected to sustain
to host business events
currently being built in
front of the old co-op site
domestic travel. This is
and conferences,
stone by Monumental
on the north side of the
particularly noteworthy
aiming to attract this
Masons in Lismore.
river just past the RSL
as domestic overnight
segment.
If you would like to
trips and visitor
6.
know more about the
expenditure approach
and Fuel Costs: The
reunion, contact the
pre-pandemic levels.
weakened Australian
Evans Head Living
2.
Gradual
dollar enhances the
International Tourism
appeal of domestic
Recovery: International
travel for Australians
visitor expenditure
and makes Australia
is on the path to
more affordable for
recovery, notably
international tourists.
within the visiting
However, the potential
friends and relatives
escalation of fuel
(VFR) segment, which
costs may influence
has already surpassed
travel prices and,
pre-pandemic levels.
consequently, tourist
The region could
volumes.
witness an upswing in
7.
international visitors,
Growth: Despite
particularly from key
existing challenges, the
markets like China and
overall tourism outlook
India.
remains optimistic,
Memorial Garden.” Montgomery Bay 1977 Evans Head
Deloitte Tourism Outlook Report Impact on North Coast
After the unveiling there will be a brunch at the museum.
Recent photo of the Seaview at the Evans Head Co-op wharf
Saturday night will be
Museum on 6682 6410
the official dinner to be
Wed-Fri 10am to 1pm or
held at the RSL Club for
Lillian Colless on 0438 885 567.
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To provide some financial assistance for the Fishermen’s Memorial banking details are Summerland Credit Union BSB: 728-728, account name: TEHLMI, account: 22244094. Reference: Fishermen’s Memorial. The Evans Head Living Museum Inc is a registered charity and any donations made are tax deductible.
3.
Resilient
Shift in
entertainment. Technology and
Exchange Rates
Long-Term
with domestic travel
Travel Preferences:
expected to fully
Leveraging its natural
rebound to 2019 levels
beauty and outdoor
by 2024, and annual
offerings, the North
growth projected
Coast can tap into
for international
the rise in VFR and
arrivals. The region
domestic tourism
is encouraged to
by providing novel
consistently enhance its
experiences tailored to
tourism infrastructure
families and domestic
and refine marketing
travellers.
strategies to capitalize
4.
on this anticipated
Economic and
Price Factors: The
growth.
