By KATH GANNAWAY
UPPER Yarra Valley Historical Society president Tom O’Meara has thanked everyone involved in making the 2015 new-look Crank-up event at Yarra Junction a great success.
“The event is successful because of the hard work of the UYVHS volunteers and the support of other volunteers and local communities,” said Mr O’Meara following the event which drew good crowds and lots of positive feedback.
Mr O’Meara said fine weather over the weekend of 28 and 29 March added to the enjoyment of the activities on offer.
“While the first appearance of the immaculately presented hot rods from various clubs attracted many admirers, old favourites such as the noble draught horses, the thumping stationary engines, the powerful steamrollers, the busy blacksmiths as well as hay balers and bale grabs drew hundreds of impressed visitors,” he said.
Children were asked to suggest a name for the dragon being made in the blacksmith’s shop as well as enjoying the old-fashioned delights of the children’s playground and toy room.
Proceeds of the Crank-up go to improve, develop and promote the Upper Yarra Museum, the centrepiece of the work of the historical society.
