Bev McLachlan
About Bev McLachlan (also known as Bevlyn, not Beverley began her square dancing journey in 1973, encouraged by her parents who knew it would become a cherished lifelong activity. They were right—Bev hasn’t looked back since. She is a long-standing and dedicated member of the Suncoasters Square and Round Dance Clubs. Her involvement at a national level is remarkable. Bev […]
David Woodget
From South Australia – Awarded in 2000 About David Woodget became interested in Square Dancing in England in 1978 but came to Australia before completion of his learners’ class and graduated the Basic program in December 1979 in South Australia. Since that time David has been involved in almost every aspect of Square Dancing in […]
Jan Woodget
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS CAN YOU HELP US?As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving Australia’s square dance heritage, we are seeking archival photographs, biographical details, and historical records that document the involvement and impact of these remarkable people. If you have access to relevant documents, images, newsletters, or personal recollections from their […]
Gary Brown
From Victoria – Awarded in 2000 About Gary Brown was a proud second generation square dancer, born into the well known Brown family that was deeply rooted in the square dancing community. The son of Marion and Eric Brown, Gary continued the family tradition alongside his wife, Robin, and their children Adrian, Melanie, and Leanne, all of whom were […]
Roy Petty
From New South Wales – Awarded In 1994 About THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS – CAN YOU ASSIST? As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving Australia’s square dance heritage, we are seeking archival photographs, biographical details, and historical records that document Roy’s involvement and impact. These materials will support the national archive and […]
Laurie Spalding
New South Wales – Awarded in 1993 THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS CAN YOU HELP US?As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving Australia’s square dance heritage, we are seeking archival photographs, biographical details, and historical records that document the involvement and impact of these remarkable people. If you have access to relevant documents, […]
Kit Spalding
New South Wales – Awarded in 1993 Kit started square dancing in February 1951 after enjoying several evenings where square dancing had been taught. Kit and her husband, Laurie decided to start the Dozey Doe club at Dundas Town Hall with Arthur Downs as their caller. At this time Arthur knew only eight movements. Over […]
Graham Rigby
From Queensland – Awarded in 1992 About Dear Gail28 Kapunda StTOOWONG QLD 4066 As a financial member of the S.BAR.B Square Dance group of Brisbane I would like to nominate our caller Mr Graham Rigby for inclusion on the honour board. Graham has been calling forcover forty years and in that time would have introduced […]
Ella Whyte
From Victoria – Awarded in 1991 About See also Ron Whyte Ella and Ron WhyteWell known Victorian couple Ella and Ron were pioneers in Square Dancing in Victoria.Ron was a leading Caller and his wife Ella was a leading Round Dance Cuer.Ron was also an Original Member of the Australian Callers Federation of which he […]
Ron Whyte
From Victoria – Awarded in 1991 About See also Ella Whyte Reproduced from Squares Around Victoria June 1992 It was pleasing to see Ron and Ella receive their Life Patron badges at the 33rd Australian NationalSquare Dance Convention. Ron commenced calling in 1956 and still calling today at the Sunnyside clubs. National Conventions commenced in 1960 in Canberra […]