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By Marian Woodberry, The Pines Historical House and Garden

It was with pride that I accepted the KESAB Award for 'Best Public Garden' at the Australia Day breakfast on behalf of The Pines Management Committee and its volunteers.

The well-deserved award is in recognition of the 3000 hours accredited annually to the volunteers and the $100,000 worth of improvements and assets that have gone into the property since 2002 when Mrs Ella Kingdon generously bequeathed The Pines to the people of Loxton for display and entertainment purposes.

A bit like ‘Topsy’ it has grown to really become a treasured icon that can be appreciated by locals and tourists alike.

Congratulations to everyone involved.