Easter Activities
Tourists who flocked to the Riverland over Easter were given the opportunity to learn about this year’s centenary celebrations in Barmera, Monash and Glossop.
For past and present residents of the three towns, it was a joyous occasion.
The Glossop Centenary Committee were thrilled to win first prize for their float in the Berri Easter Carnival Parade on Saturday, April 3.
The float was designed and made by former Glossop residents, Ian and Kaye Campbell who now live in Berri. It featured a replica of the anchor displayed in front of the Glossop Motel and a portrait of Vice Admiral John Collings Taswell Glossop, who Glossop is named after.
The anchor was placed in Glossop in August 1978, to recognise John Glossop’s service as the Commander of the HMAS Sydney, which sank the SMS Emden off the Coast of Cocos Islands in November 1914.
On Easter Sunday, April 4, a Barmera Centenary Street Party was held in the main street.
Organisers say about 8,000 people participated in the festivities throughout the afternoon and evening.
The event featured the interring of a time capsule by Berri Barmera Councillor Mike Fuller and Berri Barmera Council’s Manager Infrastructure Services, Dave Otto deGrancy.
There was also live music, Sand Sculpture displays and children’s workshops, a twilight market, and a family movie.
Information about the Centenary celebrations involving Barmera, Monash and Glossop was also available at a Centenary stall during the twilight market.
The full centenary calendar can be downloaded here.