There was plenty of entertainment options at pubs in the Gunnedah shire on Australia Day.
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The Royal Hotel in Spring Ridge had local entertainment in the evening, with some singing and dancing to boot.
“We had singing duo Jess and Bear for the afternoon and night,” licensee Robyn Archer said.
“We also had a little pool for kids to play in because it was so hot.”
Patrons had the need for speed at the Mullaley Post Office Hotel and the Grand Elixxa, with yabbie and pig racing, complete with obstacles and a little track.
Half of the proceeds for the pig races at the Grand Elixxa will be donated to the McGrath Foundation in aid of breast cancer research.
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Grand Elixxa co-owner Jake Vigor said they also held eating contests, with entrants consuming dry weet-bix, and tablespoons of vegemite, peanut butter, and cinnamon.
“We also had a jumping castle and entertainment,” Mr Vigor said.
Entertainment at the Royal Hotel in Tambar Springs kept new manager/owner Sylvia Margan busy, describing it as “flat out”. Former local Dean Whitton played for patrons in the evening.
Jessica Worboys
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
