November’s probus meeting included a farewell to one of its members, Flora Smooker who is relocating to be near her family.
Flora has lived in Orbost for 70 years and is well-known in the community.
Members thanked Flora for her friendship and kindness and wish her well.
The speaker for this month was Sue Hogeboom, a member of probus who shared her photos and story of a trip her and her husband to Narellen NSW to an event called Good Old Days.
Narallen is a small town with the big tennis racket where Yvonne Goolagong was born.
The Good Old Days event was held over a long weekend, with scrumptious food
cooked in camp ovens, horse and bullock ploughing, camel racing, country and western singers to entertain.
For Sue the highlight of the weekend was the harnessing of a 62 horse team.
Pulling 10 tonne of wool bales, it took two hours to harness all the horses and the spectators were asked to talk quietly and not clap as the 70 metre long team went by.
It was quite a spectacular sight.
Listening to Sue and sharing her photos on the presenter made a most informative and enjoyable meeting.
her family. (PS)
