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
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 she left Tasmania for […]
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 […]
Wilma Flannery
Wlima Flannery NSW 1930–2019 Wilma Flannery first encountered square dancing as a teenager in the mid-1950s in Lismore, New South Wales. Her workmates had formed a small social group that danced to records, and Wilma joined in with enthusiasm. Although the group disbanded after two years, the joy of square dancing stayed with her and […]
Allen Kerr
From Australian Capital Territory – Inducted in 2001 About SQUARE DANCE HISTORY: 1978 … Began Square Dancing at Yellow Rock S.D. Club. Attended Aust Nat. S.D. Convention in Perth. Has attended al I A.N.S.D. Conventions since, to present. Started learni~ to cal I. 1979 .. . Started Kerr-ly-Q S.D.Club still operating ( calling weekly) Four […]
Eric Schumann
From South Australia – Inducted in 2000 About ERIC SCHUMANNIt was moved at our last State Society Annual General Meeting, held on 19th September 1999, that Mr Eric Schumann be nominated for the “Roll of Honour”. I have known Eric for some 26 years, and I would also like to personally recommend him for this […]