Gunnedah CWA celebrated a special event at its first meeting for 2020.
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Long-time member Lilian Lee turned 99 and was spoiled with flowers and a cake.
Ms Lee has been a member for 30 years and is still active, enjoying her time in the association.
Another significant milestone is the branch's birthday coming up on June 23, 2022.
Members have been asked to come up with some ideas on how the branch can celebrate the important occasion.
The branch was established at a meeting convened by Frances Studdy in the School of Arts building, on June 22, 1922, soon after she established the Emerald Hill branch on June 2, 1922.
In 1928, the Frances Studdy Rest Room, on the corner of Barber and Henry Streets, was purchased for 1250 pounds and used for mothers-in-waiting. In 1933, a baby health centre was established and an extra room and kitchen were built.
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The state CWA will also turn 100 in 2022 but two months earlier in April, so there will be plenty of celebrations happening.
At the recent Gunnedah meeting, items were selected for the branch's entry in the Namoi Group handicraft competition.
Gunnedah will host the group council meeting in its rooms on Barber Street on March 11.
The Land Cookery and handicraft day at Mullaley Hall coming up on April 1 will be hosted by the Tambar Springs branch.
The competition for Gunnedah's next meeting on March 5 is centred around travel souvenirs.