Katamatite 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee members: Don McPherson, Leonie Hodge, Jason Whiteley and Charlie Hodge.
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Katamatite is preparing to celebrate a major milestone, with the town marking its 150th anniversary across a full weekend of community events on March 21 and 22.
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The celebration comes at a meaningful time for the district, following the recent grass fire that affected parts of Katamatite and neighbouring Muckatah.
In the aftermath of the fire, the anniversary weekend has taken on added significance as an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect and support one another.
Event organiser Don McPherson said the weekend was about more than marking an anniversary.
“Recent events have reminded us just how important community is,” he said.
“This is a small town with a big story.”
Katamatite’s wedge-tailed eagle sculpture celebrated a decade last year.
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The event, organised by local volunteers under the Katamatite Lions Club and supported by Moira Shire Council, will bring together residents, visitors and former locals to recognise the town’s rich history and strong community spirit.
Katamatite 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee member and primary school principal Jason Whiteley has worked in Katamatite for 10 years and loves the community.
“It’s just a very supportive community,” he said.
“Everyone gets in and supports each other, helps out and shows that real Aussie spirit.”
To start the celebratory weekend off, people are encouraged to come and have a meal at the Katamatite Boosey Creek Tavern on Friday night, March 20.
“It’s nothing official, just a nice meet-up,” Mr Whiteley said.
Saturday’s program on March 21 at the Katamatite Recreation Reserve will feature various family-friendly attractions.
These will include Clydesdales, vintage machinery, whip cracking, a shearing demonstration, children’s activities, food stalls, live music and a 150m sprint.
On Sunday, March 22, the Katamatite Historical Society will be burying a time capsule near a commemorative plaque and inviting people to the historical museum.
“They're inviting locals to write a letter to their future selves or to their great-grandchildren,” Mr Whiteley said.
The anniversary weekend events are free to attend and open to all community members.
“It’s just about coming together as a community and celebrating the last 150 years,” Mr Whiteley said.
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