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Isa’s generosity of spirit a constant

05 May, 2009 07:58 AM
DEPUTY Premier of Victoria and former member for Kennedy Rob Hulls was in Mount Isa last Friday.

It was his first visit in 16 years.

He was in the city to accept a donation of 35 quilts, made by local volunteers, for those affected by the Victorian Bushfires.

“It’s just wonderful. It shows a big contribution and a generosity of spirit that had always existing in Mount Isa,” he said.

“I find it extraordinary that a place as remote as Mount Isa, that has already had its own difficulty with the floods, can open its heart and take the time to help the people in Victoria.”

He said it was wonderful to see the city again.

“Parts of town have change and some haven’t, but the generosity of the people has been a constant,” he said.

MP Hulls has organised transport for the quilts which will be distributed by the Bushfire Reconstruction Authority.

The quilts were made and donated by a group of about 20 volunteers in Mount Isa.

In total it took close to 1000 hours to make the quilts.

Before he arrived in Mount Isa Mr Hulls visited North Queensland Indigenous groups which had successfully implemented programs that boost economic development opportunities and create jobs.

On Saturday he unveiled of the Tree of Knowledge Memorial in Barcaldine.

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Can I ask how this relates to reconcilliation for aboriginal australia??? I recognize the bushfire victims lives are of significance, yet I cannot see an aboriginal person here, nor does it recognize the aboriginal housing problems that have existed for much longer than this ...
Posted by rac, 15/11/2009 9:21:50 AM, on North West Star

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QUILTS: Deputy Premier of Victoria Rob Hulls and Mount Isa Mayor John Molony with the ladies responsible for the 35 quilts donated; Lynette Mooney, Olivia Mooney, Cr. Lauren Merrick, Betty Regeling, Margaret Bishop, Bev Eisenmenger, Mary Watson and Sue Champion.
QUILTS: Deputy Premier of Victoria Rob Hulls and Mount Isa Mayor John Molony with the ladies responsible for the 35 quilts donated; Lynette Mooney, Olivia Mooney, Cr. Lauren Merrick, Betty Regeling, Margaret Bishop, Bev Eisenmenger, Mary Watson and Sue Champion.

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