In 1989 it was decided the much loved State banner was showing wear and needed to be replaced. It was agreed to hold a competition for a new design. Specifications were very detailed as to size and the design had to include the words of the official Association badge, the name of the State AND it had to be suitable for production on a wool fabric. The competition was won by Pat Pollard from Collie Branch, Preston Division
Although the design had been accepted in 1990, crafting the banner had taken until 1993 to complete. The new banner was presented at State Conference 1993. Exquisitely handcrafted, the colourful banner was carried into the hall by Mrs May Fallon who had co-ordinated the project with the assistance of Mrs Ruth Bishop, Mrs Clare Rushton, Dr Rica Erickson, Mrs May Mansfield, Mrs Johanna Vandervalk and Mrs Margery Dawson
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