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Queen of the Weightwatchers

Back in 1969 the Weightwatchers Club of Gympie held a graduation night to crown the person who had lost the most weight.

Mrs Kay Gate was crowned by Mayor Ron Witham at a dazzling ceremony. This was filmed by WBQ8 and you can view the video here.

Originally a news broadcast on Wide Bay Television.
This film was originally produced by WBQ 8 and was reproduced as 7 Extract from the Archives project. The project was supported by an innovation grant from the Library Board of Queensland.
© 2020 Seven Network and Gympie Regional Libraries

Mrs Kay Gate with Mayor Ron Witham
Mrs Kay Gate
Queen of the weightwatchers, Gympie Times, Thursday 9 October 1969, page 1

Watch the ceremony here (YouTube)

Originally a news broadcast on Wide Bay Television.
This film was originally produced by WBQ 8 and was reproduced as 7 Extract from the Archives project. The project was supported by an innovation grant from the Library Board of Queensland.
© 2020 Seven Network and Gympie Regional Libraries