Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today I'd like to pay tribute to Fraser Ramsey, who, very sadly, passed away recently. Fraser was an icon. He loved our community, had a great sense of humour, was integrally involved in the cattle industry and loved his horses and working dogs. I, like many, will miss him. My thoughts are with his wife, Laurene; his children, Allen, Susan, Elizabeth and Helen; daughter-in-law, Carol; and sons-in-law, Lindsay and Ronnie, as well as his eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Rest in peace, Fraser.

I'd like to congratulate three dance students from my community who have received overseas scholarships in ballet from some of the world's best. Kayla Van Den Bogert participated in the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland last month and has received a scholarship for the Royal Ballet School in London. Kayla will also participate in the international finals of the Youth America Grand Prix, to be held in New York in April, along with Josh Green. Josh was recently awarded a scholarship with Stuttgart Ballet in Germany. I'd like also to congratulate Caitlin Garlick, who has received a scholarship to the Princess Grace school in Monaco. These are fantastic achievements by this group of young people from our community, all of whom study at the Karen Ireland Dance Centre. Congratulations!

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