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2008 Australia Day celebrations

On Saturday, 26 January 2008, Inglewood Shire celebrated Australia Day in conjunction with the opening of the new airstrip at the Inglewood Aerodrome.

An article published in the MacIntyre Gazette on 31 January, 2008, ("RFDS Officially Welcomed" ) gave details of the event and praised the day, saying:

"...There were a few nerves around the Inglewood QRFS fire trucks prior to the RFDS arriving as they prepared to officially welcome the plane. The arch of water task was performed brilliantly by the local team who made the plane's entrance an impressive spectacle..."

"...The airstrip was alive with activity as planes of various descriptions landed. From Ultralight aircraft to the impressive sound of the Trojan fighter bombs which saw service in Vietnam..."  

Inglewood Shire Australia Day Award Recipients for 2008:

Citizens Award:	Mrs Wendy Slack
Cultural Award:	Mrs Marie Beard
Senior Sports Award:	Mr Stephen Jolly
Junior Sports Award:	Miss Stephanie Lucht
Community Event:	Inglewood & District Historial Society
Achievement Award:	Mrs Ruth South

     
Mayor Joan White commented, "The volunteers in our rural communities who are nominated for the Australia Day Awards are the backbone of making sure we are vibrant, and provide security for our future."

Photo Gallery from event: (Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo)

Inglewood QRFS personnel provide an arch of water to officially welcome the RFDS to the region & christen the new airstrip.	The Official Party - (L-R) Don Ramsland (CEO Inglewood Shire), Mayor Joan White (Inglewood Shire), Lawrence Springborg MP (Member for Southern Downs), Hon. Bruce Scott MP (Federal Member for Maranoa), Mr Bill Bristow (Angel Flight Foundation pioneer), Clayton Judd (RFDS Flight Nurse) and Grant Murray (RFDS Pilot).	The Official Party unveil the 3.8 tonne foundation stone at the upgraded Inglewood Airstrip.	Hon Bruce Scott MP and Lawrence Springborg with Charles Munro, Simone & Scott McLeod, Lindsay Johnstone. Charles, Simone, Scott and Lindsay are of the families of foundation members of the Inglewood Aero Club.
Cutting of the cake by Australia Day Award Recipients and Nominees.	Local emergency services personnel stand beside the King Air with Hon. Bruce Scott MP, Lawrence Springborg MP & Mayor Joan White.	The Inglewood Fire Brigade "Lil Squirt" proved to be a hit with the kids.	Mayor Joan White enjoys a joy flight in the Aerotec Trojon T28.