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Loddon HERALD Vol 3 No 13 THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 ISSN 2653-1550
RIPPER RHEOLA
Barry Finch heads to the finish line in Monday’s tractor pull. LH PHOTO
A CROWD like never before packed into Rheola’s recreation reserve on Monday for the 150th charity carnival. The bumper crowd - cars were parked up to 1km from the entrance from early morning - celebrated the milestone carnival. President Peter Mason said the crowd was easily more than 3000 people, nudging towards 2019’s record gate when the carnival billed as real country entertainment since 1971 was last held. Mr Mason, Loddon Mayor Dan Straub and Ripon MP Martha Haylett praised the spirit of local volunteers who had driven the iconic carnival’s return. There was special praise from Mr Mason for committee secretary Deb Hancock, applauded for her determination and effort “going above and beyond”. The event’s strong army of volunteers had grown in months leading to Easter Monday’s celebrations. More than 40 people attended a final working bee
on Easter Saturday, joined two days later by several hundred more. “Thanks to the volunteers - people who have stepped forward and done a great job with a massive crowd,” Mr Mason said. Cr Straub presented Mr Mason with a commemorative plaque honouring volunteers after he declared the carnival officially open. “(Today) shows what country life is about,” he said Among volunteers were generations of local families including Mason, Soulsby, Leach and Catto - some making a special trip back to Rheola to continue their contribution to the day and soaking up the 150th carnival’s atmosphere. Monday’s crowd also brought former residents of the district back to Rheola, many not wanting to miss the sesquicentenary celebrations.
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Mayor Dan Straub and carnival president Peter Mason. LH PHOTO
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