Queen's Award

Pioneer Gaye Walworth was presented with the Girls' Brigade's highest honour, the Queen's Award Badge, during the Brigade World Day Of Prayer service on June 10. The service, this year, was held at St Andrew's, Cobden Street, and the award was presented to Gaye by the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker. After the service a parade and inspection was held in the church grounds.

The flag bearers for the service and parade were, from left, Lynnette Wallen, Wendy Ballantyne, Gillian Ross, Linda Johnston, Tresna MacLennon, Elaine Niven, Wendy Buchan and Yvonne Campbell.

Gaye Walworth, wearing the badge, is pictured with Mr Barker after the service.

Mrs M. C. Swarbrick, H.B.P.B. regional commissioner, and Miss M. Tait, past H.B.P.B. regional commissioner (right), inspecting part of the parade.

Mrs J. C. Pattie, district commissioner, talks to some of the girls during the inspection.

Other Girls Brigade activities during the same weekend included a seven-to-nine social hour on the Saturday night, at which everyone wore a Mad Hat. Competition was keen, with some very exotic creations being paraded. The judges had a hard time sorting out the winners and place-getters.

First place in the senior section went to Gillian Keating with "All Her Eggs In One Basket."

Megan Jackson with her butterfly and Raewyn Hillyard with her flowerpot were second equal in the senior section.

Third equal in the senior's were Cheryl O'Neill with her fancy weather vane and Jackie Lees with butterflies.

First equal in the junior section were Alayna Koia with her nest, and litter-girl Alison Sim.

Donna McGrory's garden hat (complete with snail) gained her second place.

Pamela Sullivan took third place with this creation.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 228 : June 20, 1973

Queen's Award