Members of the Rotary Club of Numurkah bury the 2025 time capsule.
As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
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On Sunday, November 23, Numurkah embodied this sentiment as the town wrapped up its 150th celebrations, drawing a strong crowd under clear skies.
Attendees spilled into Newman Square, where complimentary drinks and a barbecue — funded by Moira Shire Council and cooked by members of the Rotary Club of Numurkah and Numurkah Lions Club — awaited.
The entertainment was equally delightful.
The Town Band and the Ukulele Club gave toe-tapping performances, while the Numurkah Singers offered a preview of their upcoming production, Little Women.
The Numurkah Singers previewed two songs from their upcoming production, Little Women.
Undoubtedly, a highlight of the event was the unveiling of a permanent plaque.
Roger Newman revealed the tribute, honouring not only the sesquicentenary but also his father, Charles Newman, a founding force behind the Numurkah Historical Society and a strong advocate for the preservation of local heritage.
Roger Newman unveiled a plaque for the 150th.
It was truly a moment for the history books, much like what took place at Rotary Park.
In a fitting finale to the sesquicentenary celebrations, the 2025 time capsule was buried.
During which, local students looked ahead, sharing their visions of what the world and their lives may be like when it is opened for the town’s 175th anniversary.
Their predictions will not be read again until the capsule is unearthed in 2050.
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