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farewell for Sandra celebrates Teddy bear making, Fond Warren Central School’s big “8-0” with her at Shire Library 2024 Year 12 STORY: PAGE 8 STORY & PHOTOS: PAGE 9 family and friends STORY: PAGE 4
Five generations of DarcyWright family at reunion Contributed by JEROME SHEPHERD FIVE generations and nearly 30 0 members of the Darcy-Wright family gathered for a special reunion on Saturday, September 28. The day started with a breakfast barbecue cooked by Peter Townsend Jr, before I, Jerome Shepherd, welcomed everyone. Aunty Lorraine Darcy-Peeters then opened the day, sharing her story of being part of the Stolen Generation and what it meant to her to see the family together. The event was inspired by Aunty Lorraine reuniting with her own cousins, after she and her siblings were forcibly-removed to Cootamundra girls home and Kinchela boys home. The reunion brought together more than five generations of the Darcy and Wright families, including welcoming new family members who were not around 10-years-ago when the reunion was last held. Warren sporting complex also featured a display of family trees, and after a barbecue lunch, attendees then headed to the Beemunnel, where a memorial plaque and a tree was planted in remembrance of Thelma Frances Ryan (née Darcy). Continued page 2
Record crowd for 2024 Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo Contributed by HARRIET GILMORE A RECORD crowd of more than 1400 descended on the tiny village of Nevertire for their fourth annual rodeo last Saturday. The wonderful turn-out was treated to perfect spring weather and a thrilling day of rodeo events. Tom Russ, President of “We of the Nevertire” — the local committee who organises the event — was ecstatic with the hugely-successful day. “What a crowd! We were absolutely thrilled with the turn-out,” Mr Russ enthused. “Initial reports are putting the crowd at more than 1400, which is our biggest crowd yet; it’s absolutely incredible for our little village of only 100. Even with the bigger crowd, everything ran so smoothly,” he added. The competition, he believes, also matched the excitement of the spectators. “We had almost 100 competitors compete throughout the day, putting on a fantastic show for the community.
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“The stock was fantastic, and we had some outstanding scores.” He also made time to thank those that helped make the day the triumph that it was, acknowledging the committee, sponsors, and volunteers who helped put on such a successful event. We have had a massive few days preparing for, and then were flat out all day for the rodeo. Every aspect of the day is manned by local volunteers – from the gate, cooking the barbecue and bar right through to managing the shoots Nevertire Rodeo president Tom Russ rides to the top of the leaderboard with a and the competitors. score of 73 points. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED. “It’s all run by local volunteers. We are truly so lucky to have such a dedicated and supportive community. We couldn’t do it without them,” Mr Russ said. As well as overseeing the entire event, he even had time to pull-on his own cowboy boots and compete in the Open Saddlebronc. Although pipped at the post, the local crowd were very vocal and cheered Tom on to fi nish the event in fourth on 73 points. More photos page 16. Tom Job competing in the steer ride.