Category: Speeches

Smibert Studio Gallery – Speech

Ms RATTRAY (McIntyre) – Mr President, first I congratulate you on your election today as our President, a sincere thank you and congratulations. I also extend my congratulations and best wishes to the member for Nelson. I bet the waiting was pretty difficult, but now you know you are here and we are certainly here to support you. I also welcome back the member for Pembroke and the Leader, the member for Montgomery. I have a new seat partner, so she has a different view of the Chamber now.

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Briseis Bridge and Mine Hole Bike Trails

Ms RATTRAY (McIntyre) – Mr President, I add my welcome to the CWA ladies and let the House know I attended a CWA event last week in the north-east. It was high tea to celebrate Prince Charles’ birthday, so more food. The company was excellent and it is lovely to see you here today.

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Blessing of the Bonnets – Evandale

Ms RATTRAY (Apsley) – Mr President, following wombat mange could be a struggle but I will see how I go.

On Sunday 18 September I had the pleasure of attending the Blessing of the Bonnets celebration at Evandale in the Apsley electorate. Together with a large crowd, I attended this special event with my dear cousin Janine Walker, and my lovely granddaughter, Abbi Young, who looked angelic with her long blond hair and wearing her special bonnet made by Janine in honour of our family member who I will refer to shortly.

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