2019 marks the 70th Anniversary of the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and on Saturday 14 September, the original Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Queen from 1950, Fay Clayden (nee Ryan) reunited for morning tea with several other former Carnival Queens and Ambassadors to reminisce about the Carnival and the impact it has had on their lives and on the city of Toowoomba. The Queens and Ambassadors were joined by Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio and Councillor Nancy Sommerfield for the High Tea which was held at the Exhibition Garden of Philip and Marjorie Martin in Middle Ridge.
Read more about Fay Clayden in our feature story.
Mayor Paul Antonio & Fay Clayden
Philip & Marjory Martin
April Lancaster-Smith (2015) & Fay Clayden (1950)
Fay Clayden (1950)
Merle Steven (1963)
Sue Needer (1967)
Margaret Campbell (1967 NZ Blossom Queen)
Judy Zimmerle (1971)
Samantha Maroulis (1992)
Karen Knight (1995 Golden Queen)
Lisa Frappell (2003 - first Ambassador)
