October, 2005 - Garden Competition Presentations

The 2005 Hills District & Bunya Garden Competition presentations were held at the Hills District Community Centre, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills on Saturday, 1st October.  Brian Battersby filled the role of Master of Ceremonies.  Special guests included Yvonne Chapman, Mayor of the Pine Rivers Shire and Peter Dutton, the federal member for Dickson.

Presentation Day

Sponsor's Table

Grand Champions - George & Marie Ellis

President's Trophy - Robert & Carol Ward

Second, Residential Gardens - Lynton & Lorraine Guy

Third, Residential Gardens - Mike & Jean Sherman

First, Acreage Gardens - Pam Rodrigues

Second, Acreage Gardens - Richard & Sofia Meillear

Will & Raylene McChesney-Clark - First, New Entry Gardens

Second, New Entry Gardens - Tim & Amanda Steer

First, Backyard Gardens - Marilyn & Mike Tomlinson

First, Waterwise Gardens - Mark & Samantha Ryder

Second, Waterwise Gardens - Edward Staff

Third, Waterwise Gardens - Bruce & Judith Symes

Meritorious Gardens - Ninetta Howie

Meritorious Gardens - Mihaly Major

Meritorious Gardens - Ray & Lindy Casten

Meritorious Gardens - Diane & Leo Galligan

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September, 2004 - Garden Competition Presentations

The 2004 Hills District and Bunya Garden Competition presentations were held at the Hills District Community Centre, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills on Saturday, 25th September.  Brian Battersby filled the role of Master of Ceremonies.  Special guests included Alison from Hawkins Home and Garden Centre who were major sponsors this year, along with Steve Jones Hardware and Landscape.   The photo below is of Sue Coutts, the chairperson of this years' committee.

Grand Champion -  George and Marie Ellis

President's Trophy - Mihaly and Margit Major

Residential Gardens - First Prize - Jean and Mike Sherman

Residential Gardens - Second Prize - Rob & Carol Ward

Spring Gardens - First Prize - Gordon and Susan Colquhoun

Spring Gardens - Second Prize - George and Lea Nielsen

Acreage Gardens - First Prize - David and Marie Oldfield

Acreage Gardens - Second Prize -  Joanne and Peter Mattner

Acreage Gardens - Third Prize - John and Robbie Crosby

Native and Tropical Gardens - First Prize - Theresa and August Skodnik

New Entry Gardens - First Prize - Darren and Nicole Lucas

Photo not available.

New Entry Gardens - Second Prize - Trevor and Christine Simpson

New Entry Gardens - Third Prize - Marguerette Ormond

Backyard Gardens - Second Prize - Ninetta Howie

Waterwise Gardens - First Prize - Mark Ryder

Waterwise Gardens - Second Prize - Norma and Jean Bowen

Meritorious Gardens - Staff

Meritorious Gardens - Bev and Pat Donovan

Meritorious Gardens - Maxwell King

Meritorious Gardens - Ray, Lindy and Benjamin Casten

Meritorious Gardens - Tanya Mountford

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June, 2004

Melva Welch's contribution to the community and the history of Pine Rivers Shire recognised in the Queen's birthday honours.

INDEX TO COMMUNITY EVENTS:

Dedication of former Arana Hills and District Progress Association community Hall as an Aged Respite Centre - November

14th November, 2002 - Dedication of former Arana Hills & District Progress Association community hall as aged respite centre,