Unique footy jerseys auctioned to raise money for central west cancer support group

Sally Gall
Updated May 17 2017 - 3:23pm, first published 9:35am
Pink and blue: Lisa and Rod Kings, and daughter Chloe, surrounded by the Blackall Magpies in the jerseys auctioned for $26,000. Photo: Di Hauff.
Pink and blue: Lisa and Rod Kings, and daughter Chloe, surrounded by the Blackall Magpies in the jerseys auctioned for $26,000. Photo: Di Hauff.

Tough times bring out the best in people and that’s what the community of Blackall witnessed on the weekend, when in one hour of spirited bidding, over $26,000 was raised for a volunteer group that supports people with a diagnosis of cancer.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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