Gordon Doust was the pilot and his mother, together with Charles Armstrong, were the first to go up in a joyflight after the broken propeller was repaired.

Friends of Oberon Library would like to hear from anyone with family memories of that day or joyflights with Kingsford Smith, for a presentation near the 75th anniversary, featuring Oberon's connection with flight.

All ages have reproduced the scene in a creative way using recycled Council papers, old library books, everything sourced from the Oberon area.

Even CDs were used (these can be found in the library) to represent flight of the future, a hot air balloon of the 1860s was added for colour and interest, and paper planes and birds.

The finished artwork may be seen in close detail in the Council chambers foyer from Monday 8 to 15 in the window of the Reliance Credit Union.

Meanwhile, photos of it go into the Waste 2 Art Competition. FOOLs initiated this project to encourage the thoughtful, cost-free and enjoyable re-use of paper.

Organisers hope that Oberon groups and individuals will be inspired to enter the Waste to Art competition next year, currently supported by 19 Councils in Central and Western NSW. Our workshops were sponsored by NetWaste, an initiative the Dept. of Environment and Climate Change.

FOOLs next meeting at the library is at 1.30pm on Tuesday February 9. Phone Kathy Sajowitz 6336 0742 with your flight story.