A misty morning and threatening rain, did not bode well for the Easter Sunday Mountain Markets, but we did get mentioned in “Townsville Eye” and seemingly people were determined to get out over Easter. As a result, despite the mandatory wearing of masks, a steady crowd appeared in the Community Hall and the nine stallholders were kept pleasantly busy and all seemed pleased with sales.
Over in the gazebo, Don Battersby and Glen Parker were kept busy on the sausage sizzle, while Les was the cashier, thus no conflict in the food handling. Customers were lining up before 09.00hrs and there were only odd occasions when there was no one at the counter. Two short light rain showers did not deter the crowd, many notably being family groups and by 12.00 hrs the sausages had sold out.
Altogether it was one of our most successful Market days. Hopefully, we will also do well on Sunday June 27th – the day after Wattle ’n Gum have their annual Bush Dance in the Hall.
Text & Photo by Les Hyland