Community
15 October, 2025
Cloncurry seniors get into the spring carnival spirit
The Cloncurry Shire Council hosted another one of its successful seniors events.
Cloncurry’s senior residents came together on Wednesday morning to celebrate Seniors Month, with this year’s theme “Connect and Celebrate” inspiring a morning of laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit.
As part of the event, prizes were awarded for the annual Stuart McIntosh Memorial Seniors Garden Competition, recognising the dedication and creativity of Cloncurry’s talented gardeners.
Guests also enjoyed some light-hearted fun, joining in on mock gambling across three horse races and one dog race, which saw Mary Bakhash crowned “The Gambler” after taking out an impressive $3.5 million in mock winnings.
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Adding to the festive atmosphere, guests dressed to impress for Fashions on the Field, with the following winners announced:
Fashions on the Field Winners
Lady of the Track – Robyn Ernst
Man of the Track – Philip Gibson
Millinery – Margaret Corbet
Best Tie – Chris Waters
Best Dressed Couple – Simon and Gary Sanders
The Gambler – Mary Bakhash
Stuart McIntosh Memorial Seniors Garden Competition Results
Best Decorative Garden Feature
First Place – Mick Grant & Freda Pyke
Runner Up – Colin & Loretta Smith
Best Potted Plant
First Place – Helen Monize
Runner Up – Irene Stewart
Best Produce Garden
First Place – Yvonne Lennon
Runner Up – Peter & Jackie Kerr
Best Lawn
First Place – Colin & Loretta Smith
Runner Up – Mick Grant & Freda Pyke
Best Garden
First Place – Helen Monize
Runner Up – Lynette Bowden
People’s Choice Garden
Winner – Helen Monize
Grand Champion
Winner – Yvonne Lennon