Jocks, socks and minis were 'de rigueur' dress for Eumundi market shopping
Fashions in 2009 are clearly more staid
Inspired by a visit to the community run market in Kin Kin, 30 kms to the north, ceramic artist Christa Barton and her friend Gail Perry-Somers chose the CWA Hall as the best placed venue in Eumundi to start their new market in 1979. Their vision was to develop a retail base for local small crop growers and locally produced crafts, as well as offering a retail base for out-of-work young people.
On 24 March 1979 three marketeers gamely set up their stalls around the CWA Hall, with refreshments served inside. There was a grand total of 8 visitors and a turnover of $30. The Eumundi Markets was up and running!
After only one year of operation, Eumundi Market gained a reputation as a source of energy, variety, freshness and friendliness, properties that still characterise it today.
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