A bright yellow Rotary Duck from Ayr has made an unexpected appearance in Canberra, delighting locals with its journey to the nation’s capital. The cheerful duck, a symbol of the annual Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race, was recently brought to Canberra by Andrew Willcox, the Member for Dawson.
The Rotary Club of Ayr, led by John, arranged for the duck to be sent to Willcox's Canberra office. The playful mascot quickly found its way to the pond outside Parliament House, making a splash in its new environment. Now, it sits proudly on Willcox's office shelf, serving as a symbol of Ayr’s vibrant community spirit and the important Rotary fundraiser.
Each year, the Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race fills the Burdekin Plantation Creek with hundreds of yellow ducks, raising vital funds for local causes. “This fellow will sit proudly on my shelf,” Willcox shared, “as a reminder of the significance of Rotary’s fundraiser.”
The duck’s journey to Canberra highlights the unity and goodwill fostered by Rotary, connecting the small Queensland community of Ayr with the heart of Australian government in a meaningful and light-hearted way.
Andrew Willcox at Parliament House with the beloved rubber ducky
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