Brooke is the younger daughter of Natasha Buddle of Jerilderie, and Ethan is the elder son of Jerilderie’s Justin and Helene Mortlock.
Around 60 guests, including parents, grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, and cousins, travelled from far and wide to attend.
Brooke and Ethan each had five attendants, and the bride was given away by her elder brother, Wade.
After the official ceremony at 4pm, the guests mingled in the shade of lovely old trees where the wedding feast was held, the official part of the night was completed, and the younger and fitter guests took to the dance floor.
Storm clouds and a cool change were gathering after a very hot, humid day, and Ethan was just completing his final speech when a strong wind came up, forcing a hasty retreat to shelter.
The following storm, with rain and a cooler temperature, were welcomed, and enthusiastic dancing went on well into the night.
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A reminder that the ecumenical service for Jerilderie’s World Day of Prayer will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church at 10am this Friday, March 6. All welcome.
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This Saturday, March 7, will see the return of the popular Jerilderie Fun Fair, at Monash Park.
There will be lots of fun activities for the kids, chicken races, market stalls, food vans, a licensed bar, show bags, and an outdoor cinema.
Entry is $10 adults, $5 pensioners. Gates open at 4pm.
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The postponed Australia Day fireworks will be on March 28, starting at 6.30pm at Luke Park, beside the lake.
Take your rugs and chairs etc, and make sure you leave your dogs in a safe and secure place.
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There is to be another Fishing Day at The Cape (first left off Oaklands Rd), from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, March 21.
Categories of Junior, Intermediate, Adult and Mystery Length will provide great prizes for the various winners.
A free barbecue and cold drinks will be on offer, but numbers would be appreciated for catering purposes.
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The 2026 Jerilderie Lions Calendars are still available at various outlets around town.
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Jerilderie Football and Netball Club is gearing up for another busy season, with a practice match scheduled for Saturday, March 14.
The 2026 executive is made up of president Dean Knight, secretary Eden Hercus, treasurer Jodie Steindl, vice president Stuart Watson, football operations Ben Neessen and Tom Sleigh, netball operations Isabella Westwood, and general executive Ella Arnold and Toni Pisasale.
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Parishioners of St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Jerilderie are reminded that Mass this weekend is at 6pm on Saturday March 7, not 8.30am Sunday.
The dining room at the Jerilderie Hotel has been booked for an after-Mass meal together at 7pm.
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After 36 years of telling the stories of local individuals, their happy and sad moments, and some amusing ones, I am hanging up my ‘correspondent’s hat’ in coming weeks.
Thanks to all the readers of the SRN who have supplied their personal and organisational news, given me feedback, and encouraged me to keep going.
I have enjoyed the opportunity to tell your stories, using the English language, which I was taught to love in my long-ago school days.
Editor’s note: Our thanks to Judy Ryan for her many years contributing Jerilderie news to your local newspaper. Anyone interested in taking over the column can call general manager Nigel Lutton on 0450 907 774, or email nigel.lutton@denipt.com.au.
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