Bourke’s best honoured on Australia Day Patricia Mann is Bourke Citizen of the Year

L-r: Grandparents Tony and Debra Bock standing in for Young Citizen of the Year Isaac Ford, proud dad Peter Simmonds standing in for Sportsperson Clay Simmonds, Citizen of the Year Patricia Mann, Emergency Services Volunteer Rodney Vincent, Erin Cavanagh standing in for Archie Nott as Young Sportsperson, Bourke’s Australia Day Ambassador Jay Allen and Bourke Mayor Barry Hollman in front Charli Allen Photo: TWH

The temperatures were extreme, the skies were blue, the pool was cold and there were lamingtons for everyone — a perfect Australia Day in Bourke to celebrate the brightest and best in our community.

The event was held at the Bourke Swimming Pool with free entry, plenty of Aussie tucker for the guests and loads of activities for the youngsters.

Read more in the printed edition of the Western Herald.