More than 80 loved ones attended Jack Allitt’s 100th birthday celebration at the Crossing Cafe on Sunday.
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The day was filled with many laughs and memories shared between family members and friends with Mr Allitt over the years.
One in particular was from Sue Burdach, from Tasmania. She recalled Mr Allitt waving the fly swat around while trying to get the three kids ready for the school bus in the morning.
The man of the moment, arriving in style in the 1922 Dodge, was delighted to be presented official birthday messages from Edward River Council Mayor Peta Betts, including one from Queen Elizabeth II.
Mr Allitt finished his birthday celebrations with a dance by the bonfire at the place he was born 100 years ago - “Camperdown”.
Jack Allitt with his three grandchildren, Holly Allitt, John and Anna Bowie.
Louise Eldridge, Jack Allitt and Jay Grant.
John Bowie and Jacob Edwards.
Noel and Alex Allitt.
Anna Bowie was MC and provided entertainment for the day.
Jack Allitt with grandchildren Anna and John Bowie, in the 1922 Dodge.
Jack Allitt with children Doug Allitt, Deb Bowie and Craig Allitt.
Jack Allitt with his eldest granddaughter Anna Bowie.
Jack Allitt with his only surviving sibling, Alex Allitt.
Barb Anderson and Edward River Council Mayor Peta Betts.
Jack Allitt with his grandson John Bowie, daughter Deb Bowie and niece Fiona Benson, pictured in the 1922 Dodge manufactured in the same year Mr Allitt was born.
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