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                  Kwinana festival attracts bumper crowd

                  Sound Telegraph, Page: 14
                  Wednesday, 05 November 2008
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            IT was a fair day for a festival when the Kwinana community turned 
            out to enjoy a celebration of life and culture at Calista Oval on 
            October 26.

            This year ’s annual Kwinana Festival attracted a bumper crowd and 
            offered a program of entertainment designed to please the whole 
            family.

            A Medina heritage walk, street parade, dance performances, animal 
            farm and a daring chopper rescue by volunteer bush fire fighters 
            were among the activities popular with visitors.

            Festival coordinator Christine Scambler said organisers were 
            delighted with the turnout.

            "It was rewarding to see all the hard work put in by the committee 
            come together in such a fantastic day," Mrs Scambler said.

            "The free children ’s rides sponsored by Kwinana Industries Council 
            were a real highlight and the weather could not have been nicer." 
            "Next year is our 55th anniversary festival and we plan to make it 
            even bigger and better."

            Caption Text:
            Third prize float Canoe on Water takes part in the parade
            Lady Ydeneye O ’Dunadhign and Lady Rosamond De Montfort from the 
            Dragons Bay medieval club.
            Inset: Taliha Ryan , 5, and brother Tommy, 3, of Karnup show off 
            their novelty pets.
            Kwinana Girl Guides show their winning parade style with their float 
            Fish for the Future.
            Medieval knights joust for their ladies ’ honour during the 
festival.
            Kassandra Glorie, 2, of Calista keeps her balloon in check.