Rain in the district put a smile on the faces of those in attendance at the Highlands Droughtmaster Sale meet ’n’ greet at the Commercial Hotel, Clermont, on Thursday evening.
The event, organised by the sale committee, gives the opportunity for vendors and potential buyers to get together at the Commercial Hotel and incorporates a charity auction.
This year the committee chose the Little Windmills organisation, which supports country kids and their families that have been seriously injured or are sick, as the beneficiary of the generous sale goers.
The auction was ably conducted by one of the vendors and auctioneer Wayne York, assisted by Trent McKinlay and James Saunders, Landmark.
The auction raised almost $9000 and in total more than $16,000 was raised over the auction with additional proceeds from a portion of sale bulls proceeds.
Items auctioned included a signed Cowboys jersey, a cow hide rug and much more. Ambassador to the charity former rugby Wallaby Chris Roche attended to show his support to the cause and its appreciation to the Clermont district.