General News
27 May, 2024
Swap meet's hot deals
ENGINE Park in Wedderburn was packed with collectables and treasures ready to be snapped up by a large crowd at the historical engine and machinery society’s annual swap meet on Saturday. More than 100 sites had the crowd darting from one stall to...
ENGINE Park in Wedderburn was packed with collectables and treasures ready to be snapped up by a large crowd at the historical engine and machinery society’s annual swap meet on Saturday.
More than 100 sites had the crowd darting from one stall to another in search of a hot deal.
Vic Ashton and Mick Murphy were among buyers who travelled from across Victoria.
“This is a good swap meet and we come back every year,” said Vic.
Society president Trevor Bailey said stallholders had started to arrive before the meet.
“We have had them come from the middle of New South Wales, Melbourne and South Australia,” he said.
“Our swap meet is very popular with stallholders and buyers.
“The stallholders know they always get a warm welcome in Wedderburn. We have the bonfire burning at night and those who camp here for a few days love sitting around the bonfire talking.
“They know they are looked after and they appreciate that.”
Also among stallholders was Wedderburn Men’s Shed selling items made during their weekly gatherings.
Society members provided catering throughout the day with the pancake stall volunteers serving customers in a big morning rush.
The swap meet also had a display of vintage and veteran vehicles, a taste of the society’s annual rally planned for later in the year.