Leader lauds town birthday
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A municipal leader has rejoiced the turn-out at Minyip’s 150th birthday celebration during the Labour Day weekend as COVID-19 restrictions eased and town pride claimed centre stage.
Minyip townspeople gathered for a four-day outdoor events program that included live music, historical walks, market stalls and show and shine car displays, a fishing competition and firework displays.
Yarriambiack mayor Kylie Zanker said community support from a diverse crowd was ‘mind-blowing’.
“The crowd was amazing,” she said.
“So many people from all walks of life turned out. There was older people coming back to the town they grew up in and younger people returning home from work or university.
“They were there to celebrate history which was fantastic.”
She said it was proof regional Victorians, and Minyip residents, were proud of their history.
“Throughout the weekend, people were milling about and chatting with their neighbours, old friends sitting together catching up, pockets of kids playing on the oval. Picturesque was the only way to describe it all,” she said.
“You can’t bottle that pride and engagement.”
Cr Zanker said as COVID-19 restrictions continued to ease, it was an exciting time for people across Yarriambiack shire.
“With so many more chances for people to gather and celebrate in our district, it feeds more and more connection between people, which has been sorely missed,” she said.
“This event was due to the work of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
“Individuals pulled together to create a weekend celebrating why where we live is amazing, what our towns have been and what they can be in the future.”
Minyip Show and Shine results:
Best in show: Michael Silke, Murtoa, 1959 Cadillac Coupe. Best modified car: Brian Petrass, Jung, Holden HQ. Best vintage: Alan Jolley, Horsham, 1934 Ford Five-window Coupe. Best modified ute: Geoff Haeusler, Warracknabeal, Holden WB One-tonner. Best club entry: Tony Lawrance, Horsham, Chrysler 1972 VH RT Charger. People’s choice: Bruce Midgley, Minyip, 1963 Ford Fairlane. Best bike: Jim Parker, Ashwood, Indian 1928 Chief. Best Harley: Stephen Polack, Warracknabeal, Harley Breakout. Best modified bike: Matt Morrison, Horsham. Best farm exhibit: Tanya Clark, Minyip, Chevrolet truck.