Friday night, was an evening of literature and art. The Tintinara, Culburra
and Districts History Book, Shut Six Gates, was launched in conjunction with an Art
Exhibition staged by the Heart of the Parks Craft and Information Centre. A restored stage-
drop originally painted in 1936 by renowned artist and past Tintinara resident Otho Hewett
was unveiled, along with a framed embroidered tablecloth belonging to the first teacher
at Tintinara School, Maude Jackson.
On Saturday, the Tintinara Golf Club hosted a Celebrations Golf Tournament
incorporating an 18-hole Ambrose competition. Shot-gun start was
at 10 am.
On Saturday, Border Downs Tintinara Football and Netball clubs hosted a home minor
round match against Karoonda at the Tintinara Oval. Three football matches and six netball
matches were held. Entertainment accompanied tea with a live band
performing from 8:30pm.
On Saturday night, the Tintinara Centenary Celebrations Committee
hosted the 100th
Birthday Celebrations. The night was a perfect opportunity to catch up with past residents
and old friends in a relaxed party atmosphere. Many photographs
were on display and
historical movie footage was shown.
On Sunday, the Tintinara Area School hosted a reunion. All past, present and future students
were invited to come to reminisce about old times
and see what was currently happening at the school. A roll call, group photos and an open day allowed past and present students and staff to see the development of the school over the past
69 years.
On Sunday afternoon, The Centenary Church Service
was hosted by the Tintinara Uniting
Church at the school grounds.
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