Wednesday, September 26, 2012

A visit from the Governor

Gaslight was very pleased to welcome the Governor, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, ("Call me Kevin"), and his charming wife Liz, as part of their recent visit to Burra earlier this month.  It was a pleasure to have them visit our shop and spend some time in our town.

From The Governor's Vice Regal news......

Monday, 10th September 2012


On Monday morning, His Excellency the Governor and Mrs Scarce commenced their Vice-Regal visit to the North Eastern Region with a visit to the Burra Men's Shed, where the Governor unveiled an honour board, followed by a visit to Burra Community School, a Council morning tea at the Gaslight Coffee Shop, and a tour of the Adchem Australia facilities.
In the afternoon at the Burra Town Hall, the Governor, accompanied by Mrs Scarce, addressed the guests at the Council luncheon hosted by His Worship the Mayor of the District Council of Goyder, Mr Peter Mattey, followed by a visit to Peterborough Primary School.
Afterwards the Governor and Mrs Scarce toured the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre, and the Peterborough Hospital, followed by a visit to the Peterborough Council Chambers.