April 17, 2017
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff spent a fair bit of time scouring the displays at the South Burnett Orchid Society’s annual show in Wondai on Saturday.
Cr Duff – who has a “thing” about pink – donated a prize to be awarded to the “pinkest” orchid …
“But they’re all purple!” she exclaimed, “Next year you’ll have to bring some more pink flowers.”
“Tell that to the orchids!” an exhibitor replied, laughing.
Cr Duff, who is patron of the South Burnett Orchid Society, finally settled on a delicate “crucifix”-style pink orchid – an appropriate choice for Easter – which had been entered by Society president Linda Olsen.
Linda appeared embarrassed to have won the special prize, but she was genuinely happy with the turnout for the annual show.
She said competitors had come from as far away as Redland Bay, Noosa and Maroochydore to show their orchids.
There were 128 entries on display at the Wondai RSL Club, but there could have been more except for the fact that one of the show’s regular exhibitors was overseas.
The annual orchid show coincides with the Wondai Autumn Garden Expo, which is held at the nearby sportsgrounds.
Results:
- Champion Orchid Of Show & 1st Dendrobium – Bob Raabe
- Reserve Champion Orchid of Show, Best Species Orchid & 1st Australian Native – John and Kaye Green
- Best Specimen Orchid – Bill Litcher
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