On Saturday, the Aussie Hay Runners made another run into South Australia. Our mates from the east delivered over 60 truckloads of hay to our battling farmers around Orroroo, Carrieton, Peterborough and areas in between.
The convoy arrived at the Peterborough Rodeo Ground to be met with strong support from the local community. The drivers were greeted by the Rotary Club of Peterborough, who had prepared a magnificent BBQ dinner for all of those involved and music entertainment also supplied.
The convoy then disbanded early the next morning after breakfast prepared by the Rotary Club of Peterborough. They went off in different directions to deliver the precious cargo. This did not just include hay, but dog food, and goodies for our farmers and their families, these goods were all donated.
It was like a well-oiled machine in operation.The farmers were so thankful for their load of hay. It was like a well-oiled machine in operation: drivers, farmers and supporters, all coming together to get the job done.
It was a hot and dusty day and highlighted the need for these deliveries. It is fair to say they were a very welcome sight. Over 40 of these trucks headed back east to reload and do it all again. In total 106 loads of hay delivered.
This was Aussie mateship at its best and a great way to celebrate Australia Day long weekend.
The trucks went off in different directions to deliver the precious cargo.In a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 28, Aussie Hay Runners said these very same trucks are now back on the road heading to NSW to reload again and then tomorrow, the final 26 of the 106 loads will make their way over to the Ceduna LGA, to complete the second SA run.
“Sadly, there are still so many who need help, so if you can, please see the pinned post at the top of our page on how you can help us help them,” the post reads. “And know, 100 per cent of your donation will be used to buy premium hay, our “hay experts” reckon it’s good enough for them to eat.”
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