OVER 100 people enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment, afternoon tea and recognition of voluntary service to the Corner Inlet Community in Foster on Australia Day. Hosted by the Foster & District Historical Society and sponsored by Foster Foodworks. Fresh fruit and two lamington cakes were just part of the Aussie Day fare which was different due to the service clubs being involved in the Foster Craft market during the morning.
Danny O’Brien attended the event and presented the Community Event of the Year award to Nola Taylor and Meg Rogers, alongside Dr Laurie Wharfe. Prue Fleming was also presented with an award.
Prue has been a member of this society for over 40 years and a very active volunteer on her retirement. She has been involved with many projects at the Museum; setting up exhibitions, digitisation workshops, working bees, plus regular duty of the front desk to welcome visitors to the town, imparting the history of Foster and helping with enquiries from descendants.
The Foster & District Historical Society, Foster and Toora/Welshpool RSLs, in conjunction with the Cemetery Trusts of the Foster, Toora and Welshpool cemeteries commemorate and recognise the sacrifice made by local people who have served their country in conflicts. Each year, a week prior to ANZAC day, flags are placed on the graves of those interred in the local cemeteries. There are now 480 flags placed across the three cemeteries with 2025 marking the eighth year.
