Innisfail and District Historical Society

What a fantastic night the Society had on the recent Sunday night when they held their 'Cemetery Walk'.  About 150 people turned up and everyone said they had a great time.  The narrators did a wonderful job, Mr John O'Brien entertained with his singing (without music) and the Boy Scouts were everywhere holding the lights and guiding people on the ramble from grave to grave.  Thank you so much Leaders and scouts!  In fact one lad said, when he was asked if he had enjoyed it, that it was better than watching MasterChef on TV.  Thanks especially to those who helped in any way with preparations including the cemetery staff who had the cemetery very tidy and markers set out for group on the night.  The Society is also pleased to report that they had been awarded a $9000 grant from the State Government Gambling Community Fund to obtain several large display cases.  One will be used to display the Society's collection of Aboriginal artifacts and the second will be used to show the collection of Innisfail/Geraldton souvenir memorabilia they have in their collection.  Thanks go to the State Government for this grant.  If you're in Innisfail, chech out the museum windows and see the display created by the 4KZ radio station and museum staff to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the commencement of Innisfail's first radio station 4KZ.  A great achievement for all involved over the past fifty years.