Orroroo Area School

An insight into a local Historian – John Mannion

by Georgie Custance 27/7/10 Orroroo Area School
An insight into a local Historian – John Mannion

John Mannion is a local historian for the Orroroo community. Growing up on the family farm near Pekina, located 14 kilometres of Orroroo, he has a fascination for the local area. He is the co-author of the book ‘No place like Pekina, a story of survival,’ which is a fantastic book on the history of Pekina and surrounding area.

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Luke Tapscott heading to Melbourne

by tim 27/11/09 General
Luke Tapscott heading to Melbourne

Orroroo local Luke Tapscott and his best mate Jack Trengove both studying at PAC will begin their AFL careers together at Melbourne.Picked in last night’s AFL draft, Luke’s pretty pleased that he’s been snapped up.

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Kabo Mokone

by tim 24/10/09 Orroroo Area School
Kabo Mokone

Kabo Makone has a unique talent for ‘street’ art of various types.

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Holly Woolford, Self Portrait

by tim 21/10/09 Orroroo Area School
Holly Woolford, Self Portrait

Painted in oils, this is a lively rendition of the artist herself. A beautiful portrayal of how someone views their self. Guaranteed to rub some cheer off onto the viewer!

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Tenille Mannion’s “Alive, Butterfly, Love”

by tim 21/10/09 Orroroo Area School
Butterfly by Tenille Mannion

Third prize winner Tenille Mannion’s work, “Alive, Butterfly, Love” from the Mid North Art Exhibition.

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Mid North Art Exhibition

by tim 21/10/09 Orroroo Area School
Mid North Art Exhibition

This warm Spring evening, Orroroo hosted the Mid North Art Exhibition. Put on by the students of the year 11 class of the Orroroo Area School, students created, organised, hung and catered for an enthusiastic audience at the Outback Exposures Gallery in the main street of Orroroo.

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