John Weatherburn
John Weatherburn – Tasmania John commenced Dancing In 1973 when square dancing was being revived in the southern area of Tasmania. Three years later Johns’ calling career began, and he then started the Casino City Square Dance Club in April 1976. Simultaneously, he assisted at the Southern Eights Square Dance Club by running beginner Classes. […]
Sue Wyatt
Sue Wyatt – Tasmania From Tasmania – Inducted in 2007 About Sue Wyatt is a teacher at a primary school of about 500 pupils in the Hobart suburb of Rokeby She has a Grade 5 class and is in charge of the computers from Kindergarten through to Grade 6. In addition, this year Sue is […]
Howard Cockburn
From Victoria – Inducted in 2006 About Howard Cockburn From the Roll of Honour Nomination Form lt is a pleasure to put forward Howard Cockburn for the Roll of Honour Howard commenced calling in 1980 shortly after he started square dancing. He and Brenda opened Crossroad Squares in July 1982. Which has now been running […]
Molly Dawes
From Western Australia – Inducted in 2004 About MOLLY DAWES Learned square dancing with Don Shadforth in 1963. Had a break from 1965 for several years for family reasons and got back into dancing with Kevin Kelly about 1969From late 1970 until 1995 was a member of White Gum Valley Square Dance Club and since 1986 […]
Bruce Clark
From New South Wales – Inducted in 2003 About Bruce was born in Chatswood, NSW, on 28th December 1940 and grew up in Willoughby. On leaving school, Bruce gained an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner with Cockatoo Docks an engineering company and this led to a position as a marine engineer working on freighters […]
Kevin Kelly
From Western Australia – Inducted in 2002 About I lost a football bet to a school friend and as payment had to attend my first Square Dance at the ripe old age of 15. I have now been Club Calling for 48 / 49 years depending on if you start the count from start of […]
Barry Chandler
From Tasmania – Inducted in 2002 About Barry Chandler Barry Chandler has dedicated decades of service to the square dance community at club, state, and national levels. His leadership, commitment, and passion have left a lasting impact across Tasmania and Australia. Club-Level Contributions Southern Eight’s Squares (1975–1990)President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Committee Member Roulette RoundsCuer and […]
Iris Weatherburn
Iris Weatherburn – Tasmania From Tasmania – Inducted in 2002 About IRIS WEATHERBURN Commenced square dancing when she was 18 years old, was introduced to the activity by an Aunt & Uncle. The late Fred Byrne was her first teacher, and she helped him commence a Square Dance Club at Howrah. When she was 19 […]
Jeff Seidel
From South Australia – Inducted in 2001 About Jeff Seidel really needs no introduction to most Square Dancers in Australia. Jeff has been a caller at club level for over 28 years, has been on the SA Square Dance Society committee for just over 15 years and has served on the National level for almost […]
David Woodget
From South Australia – Inducted in 2001 About David Woodget’s journey in Square Dancing began in England in 1978. Although he relocated to Australia before completing his learners’ class, he graduated from the Basic program in December 1979 in South Australia. From that point forward, David has immersed himself in nearly every facet of Square […]