A mob of miniature station workers from Urandangi blessed Mount Isa Show with a spectacular entry into Show Girl / Show Boy competition on Saturday.
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The little people of this tiny town took it upon themselves to each dress as vital characters from an outback station.
Urandangi pub owner Pam Forster fitted the children with outfits which each told a story.
Emaziah Nixon (6) paraded first as the boss, owner, or station manager.
Takarra Nixon (6) represented the boss’ wife, daughter, the governess, jillaroo, or female part of the station.
Ty Tweedie (6) was the stock and station agent, the person who helps with the station’s cattle to muster.
Isaac Nixon (5) represented the law – “the ones that come and help if you’re in trouble”.
Oonya Mick (7) represented the ringers from the top end of Australia, and was named the Tiny Tots Mount Isa Show Boy, 5-8 years.
“They are representing people from out bush. These are the people that keep the outback going,” Pam said.
Pam brought the children to Mount Isa for the show, which they absolutely loved, according to friend and show volunteer Kim-Maree Burton.
“The little gang attended their first Isa Show, and their little eyes boggled with excitement ALL day.
“They had a super time riding the Dodgem Cars, on the Ferris Wheel, watching the Snakes Alive, Racing Pigs, and they didn’t want to leave the Dinosaurs.
“They slept the two hours drive back to Urandangi with a car packed with balloons and show bags.
“Thanks to Pam from Urandangi Pub and Karen Rookes, their new Mount Isa Friend, for taking them to the show,” Ms Burton said.
Urandangi’s population is 25 to 30 people with 14 children at the local school, according to Pam.
“We’ve got a principal and a teacher and a teacher aid for those 14 kids and they absolutely love it, they love school – they hate the holidays!” Pam said.