30 years to 1975
THE Nar Nar Goon miniature debutante ball was a hit with delighted locals, who were presented with 16 junior couples. Flower girl Cathryn Brown and page boy Rowan Kenny starred on the night, dressed immaculately and carrying roses the colour of Cathryn’s frock.
THE Rotaract Club of Berwick’s annual costume ball was an absolute success, attended by a number of Mickey Mouses, bumble bees, rockers and ratbags. The Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital was the major beneficiary, with the club donating $450.
20 years to 1985
RESIDENTS of Kooweerup were alarmed when police announced they would be increasing the use of radar to monitor and fine speeding motorists. Three operators stationed at Kooweerup would be out at all hours “gunning” for drivers who ignore the speed limits.
THANKS to a $20,000 grant from the Andrews Foundation, Pakenham High/Technical School was able to install its own computer network. Senior master Mike Bishop said the use of the computers would not be confined to maths. “They’ll be used by all sections of the school for lessons and organisation,” he said.
10 years to 1995
ST Patrick’s Primary School secretary Marlene Knaap and deputy vice principal Dorothy Rowlands were recognised for 25 years of service to catholic education. Both ladies were presented with flowers and a plaque at a school assembly, followed by a morning tea organised by the parent’s association.
NELL and Burt De Reus of Berwick celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The couple said the key to their marriage was love, friendship and understanding, plus a little bit of give and take. They renewed their wedding vows at a special ceremony at St Michael’s Church in Berwick.
Five years to 2000
THE latest Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, caused a stir at the Narre Warren library when 34 copies arrived. Upper Beaconsfield youngster Lauren Ferguson was one of the first to snap up a copy of the phenomenon. Five years later Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince has been released and caused similar rushes across the region.
HILLCREST Secondary College students put the City of Casey Torch Relay Schools Kit to good use, visiting the grave of Edwin Flack to study the connection between the City of Casey and the Olympic Games. The kit was distributed to schools as part of Casey’s involvement in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Torch Relay.
