Hervey Bay Parkrun’s 9th Anniversary

FACES OF THE BAY - By Kim Parnell

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Sep 06 2023 Updated September 5, 2023

Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Jenni Spain pretends to be the wicked witch of the West.

Sam Cooper, 5, with mum Stacey, Colin Romer & Elliot Cooper, 10, with dogs Lucy and Luna, love a good dress up.

Jane Esman & Lesley Hazell think bees are legends.

Asta James looks the part and is ready to run.

Where’s Wally? There he is. Oh, wait! It’s Derek Brennan.

Rita Faris has come as the yellow brick road.

Karen Glasgow with Maggie the dog & Jeanie Jackson with her dog Zoey.

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