HISTORY OF NEWTONGRANGE GALA 1993 Questionnaire - Public
MINNIE McCAFFERY (DOB 16/9/12)
1. Can you remember the first Gala Day you attended? (Date etc.) Did
you receive anything e.g. cakes, milk, etc?
1923.
2. Where did you assemble, and are there any teachers you can remember who 'marched' with you?
Square Park. Teachers: Miss Young, Miss Taylor.
3. Can you remember who the Queen was, and who crowned her?
Emma Quinto.
4. Are there any funny stories you can remember that
happened at the
Gala? (sound problems/crowning problems etc)
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5. What was the best Gala you ever attended and why?
First.
6. When you attend a Gala, do you stay just for the
Ceremony, or the
whole afternoon or a specific time?
Whole afternoon.
7. What do you think about the present Gala Days (set up, fund-raising etc)?
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8. If "not much" -how would you improve matters? What should the Gala Committee introduce that would be beneficial to the Gala - and would you be prepared to help with these improvements?
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