General News
22 June, 2024
Right Royal roast for Jack
FAMILY, friends and even Royalty combined on Sunday to roast and toast the Loddon’s newest centenarian. Jack Harrison was feted with a birthday afternoon tea at Pyramid Hill Golf Club. The club life member and former champion was honoured with...
FAMILY, friends and even Royalty combined on Sunday to roast and toast the Loddon’s newest centenarian.
Jack Harrison was feted with a birthday afternoon tea at Pyramid Hill Golf Club.
The club life member and former champion was honoured with a special birthday card from King Charles and Queen Camilla while Murray Plains MP Peter Walsh had given Jack a certificate honouring his amazing 100 years.
Jack caught up with family and friends, joined by golf club members who scheduled their weekly competition to start earlier to be part of the celebrations, many with memories of Jack introducing them to the game and teaching some of them the finer points.
Jack’s 100th birthday treat - his favourite sponge cake - was shared with guests who had travelled from Loddon towns and further away.
Earlier in the week, Jack had been presented with the Country Fire Authority 80-year service badge and life membership. Chief Officer Jason Heffernan recorded a video message played during the ceremony.
As Jack spent time chatting with cousins Hazel Whitmore and Lorna Fawcett, nephew Chris Harrison said Jack had enjoyed the week of celebrations.
“He’s been as lively as ever, telling stories that you can only know after 100 years of living a great life,” Chris said.