Paul and Tracy chosen as ‘Best dressed’ male and female in the fashions at the Bombala Picnic Races.

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers go ‘Walkabout’ in Bombala.  

Tracy (Ingram) Holt sent through this update on their (Mollymook Ocean Swimmers) trip to Bombala and writes: Attached are some photos of our recent trip to Bombala (Platypus country), however, to our disappointment we only saw a glimpse of the Platypus floating in the distance. 

The old building in the pics below was known as the Bombala Literary Institute , formally the Bombala School of Arts and dates back to 1865. It is currently for sale.

The final pic is the Anglican Church. The building of it commenced back in Bombala in 1856 and the first service was in December 1857. Since then, there have been four generations of Ingram’s come through the doors for Weddings, Christenings and Funerals.

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Mollymook Ocean Swimmers take to the stage in the fashions at the Bombala Picnic Races.

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers strut their stuff in the fashion stakes.  

The Bombala Jockey Club traditionally holds its annual race day to coincide with the running of the Caulfield Cup. The day is always well attended by the Bombala community, and is one of the premier social events for the whole area. Fashions on the Field is keenly contested, and ensures that the day is colourful.  This year saw the amazing young ladies from Mollymook strut their stuff in the fashion stakes.

Not to be outdone, check our Mollymook male contestants. If nothing else it was a great opportunity to enjoy this Australian tradition, and experience the essence of the rural lifestyle and environment. And as per their daily routine, they had a morning swim in the river.

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