July 10, 2012
The “Committed To Community” campdraft held at the weekend in Proston was a huge success … with 170 competitors having heaps of fun and about $20,000 raised for Graham House Community Care.
The money will be used to provide operational funding for a new Holden Commodore stationwagon which was donated to Graham House through the Bendigo Bank’s community grants program and officially handed over on Saturday.
“It was a most fantastic weekend, and we have had great feedback,” organiser Lesley Dennien said.
“People loved the atmosphere and I also believe it was good for businesses in Proston.
“The attraction for campdraft competitors was the opportunity to compete for some lucrative prize money and trophies and also the opportunity to draft 600 head of good quality cattle.
“Smithfield Feedlot loaned the bulk of the cattle, approximately 500 head and the draft could not have gone ahead without their support.
“The other attraction for many was the great line-up of night time entertainment. On Friday night the crowd was entertained by the wonderful country rock vocalist Amber Goldsmith and on Saturday the showgrounds really rocked to the Jock Barns Brisbane Band, Golden Child.”
Lesley said the donated Commodore would be driven by Graham House Community Centre volunteers to transport elderly people and people with a disability to medical appointments both inside and outside the South Burnett.
“Not all accounts have been received at this point, but the proposed fundraising target of $20,000 is well on track due mainly to the generous support the event attracted,” she said.
Graham House plans to hold a similar fundraising event every four years, although it may not always be a campdraft.
Lesley said the entire weekend was extremely well supported by local business and individuals.
“The generosity of businesses and individuals speaks volumes about the community in which we live,” she said.
The Graham House Community Centre would like to express its appreciation to the following supporters: Arnold Bush and Co, Australian Campdraft Association, Bendigo Bank, Burnett Fabrication and Gravel, Burnett Tyre Service, Ceanne Photography & Design, Circle L Saddlery, Clifton Motors, Country Mail Gifts – Murgon Post Office, Dennien family, Kathy Duff, Desley Frahm, Dunlop Santa Gertrudis Stud, Glass House Newsagency, Greg Cruice Saddles, Gympie Regional Council, Darryl Harch, Hivesville Hotel, K Bits and Spurs, Livestock Link, Murgon Trendsetter Boutique, NB Inspirations, Lauren Newton (announcer), Performance Feeds, Pfizer Animal Health, Pratt Agencies, Proston Spar Supermarket, Riverina Australia Pty Ltd, Rebecca Tilley Photography, Robert Tilley Saddlery, Royal Hotel Murgon, St John’s Ambulance, Sellwood Constructions, Shoppingworld Butchery, Smithfield Feedlot, South Burnett machinery, South Burnett Regional Council, Taste South Burnett, Tyndale Santa Gertrudis Stud, Noel and Wilma Williams, Andrea and Trader Wilson, Woolworths Kingaroy.
Also to the judges: Robert Tilley, Robert Plant and Robert Newton.
And a big thank you to the stallion owners: Jo and Janette Sheppard, Robert and Rebecca Tilley, Greg and Mandy Blair, Glenn and Julie Cunningham, Rick and Gaylene Young, Rod and A Linneth, Dave and Sharon Durre, Gary and Shirley Hickmont, and Ian and Judy Schafferius; and all the competitors, volunteers and supporters on the day.
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CAMPDRAFT RESULTS
Maiden
1. Ian Atthow – Maria
2. John MacNamara – Diamond
3. Wayne Dennien – Larry
Equal 4. Mark Buttsworth – Stylish Unit
Equal 4. Letitia Fragale – Winderdeen Lil Highbrow
Equal 6. Wayne Dennien – Joker
Equal 6. Trevor Cosgrove – Trailer
Equal 8. Bruce Myers – Miss Cattle Ray
Equal 8. Jon Templeton – Business Class
Novice
1. Mark Buttsworth – Peppi Style
2. Robert Newton – Smarty
3. Mark Buttsworth – Double Your Money
Equal 4. Daniel Richards – Tax Return
Equal 4. Simon Eaton – Tinkerbelle
Equal 6. James Prattten – Linton
Equal 6. Allan Samuels – Elliott
8 – Rick Seeds – Bobby Bo Diddley
Encouragement
1. Shane Thackeray – Patriot
2. Phil Lambert – Freckles
Equal 3. Kym Hoffman – Silky Sal
Equal 3. Paul McEwan – Susie Q
Equal 5. Alicia Barbour – Hollys Diamond
Equal 5. Ashleigh Fairbrother – Yellow
Juvenile
1. Karl Ralph – Savannah
2. Matthew Harch – Molly
3. Matthew Harch – Rhythm
4. Nikki Hoffman – Silky Sal
5. Nikki Hoffman – Reveller
6. Gabe Crane – Xena
