Central Darling Shire approves donation

Central Darling Shire approved a community grant allocation of $1,000 to the organisers of the White Cliffs Gymkhana and Rodeo.

The White Cliffs Gymkhana and Rodeo is one of the last remaining bush events in the Western Division of NSW, Council heard. The Gymkhana has been held annually for more than 100 years and is one of the few continuing successful weekends, outback events. 

The family orientated weekend attracts young and old alike, with people travelling from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and everywhere in-between to enjoy what the weekend has to offer. Gymkhana events are held on Saturday followed by a twilight tug ‘o’ war and novelty events for non-horse-riding people of all ages with the main attraction, the rodeo, held Sunday afternoon. 

In their submission the committee said the cost for holding this event is the rodeo at approximately $9,500. Funds are raised through the gate fees and the bar to cover the costs. The nomination fees for the rodeo all goes back into the prize money for the riders. The Club also hires a band, rodeo announcer, clowns, judges, pick up men and horses, to a cost of around $9,000. 

Money raised over the weekend goes towards local charities and organisations as the local hospital, White Cliffs Public School and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Money is also reserved for maintenance and upgrades to the facility.