Edna Gale Remembered.
Edna Gale, well known and widely respected Swifts Creek and Cassilis identity, who passed away in 2004 aged 92 years of age. Has been honoured with a commemorative plaque prominently placed at the Cassilis Recreation Reserve, which along with other community projects she wholeheartedly supported.
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| Pat Oram, Christine and Howard Reddish |
Edna, nominated by local Councillor Jack Richardson for citizen of the year recognition while she lived, has always been in the thoughts of and posthumously recognised by members of her local community.
Edna's dearest friend and companion of almost 70 years, Pat Oram was present at the unveiling at the beautiful historic Cassilis Recreation Reserve.
As well as poetry Edna painted and was a dedicated connoisseur of Pat’s wonderful home brew yet had time enough to be an activist for the disenfranchised. Edna wrote many letters and was a stalwart of and a champion for the local community. She was a scrutiniser and attempted enforcer of promises made by those who craved and secured public office at all levels of government by the generosity of public vote.
At a casual gathering of recent times a notable ex-politician was asked if he remembered Edna Gale … he replied “How could one forget her?”
According to Howard Reddish, a personal friend and spokesperson for the Cassilis Recreation Reserve Committee of Management said, “We admired her wit but feared her wrath, she was a solid advocate from and for this community and we loved her dearly.
She lived a long wonderful and creative life; although at times she was a pain in the “arts” for those foolish enough to deal lightly with her causes expecting impunity,” Howard said.
Pat Oram who knew Edna best had the honour of unveiling the plaque.
By Howard Reddish
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