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2 January, 2026
Girl on the Drum: 50 years
The Girl on the Drum may be an unusual spectacle, but it’s Maryborough’s spectacle — one that has stood the test of time and marks not only New Year's Day, but celebrates the community's resilience.
Highland dancing tutor Christine Plover (left) performs for the crowd for New Year’s Day Highland Gathering 2013 along with Bessie Penhall, and Christine’s own Highland daughters — that year’s Girl on the Drum, Sharni, alongside Monique and Lashae.
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