The Augusta & Districts Community Bendigo Bank Ball brought a touch of glamour to town last weekend.
Organisers said the event raised thousands of dollars for local emergency services and community groups and was a chance for the town to kick its heels up after a long, cold winter.
The James Bond themed event had ladies in dazzling gowns and gentlemen in their finest tuxedos (or tuxedo shirts) as the cocktails flowed and music from Cassandra Charlick and Perth’s The White Tree entertaining dancers.
Event organisers said the ball would not be possible without hours of volunteer work and generous donations from members of the public and regional businesses, including major sponsors:
- Hadley Earthworks
- Augusta Hotel Motel
- Augusta Mechanical
- INKAS Busselton
- Stocker Preston Augusta
- Karridale Roadhouse and Tavern
- Cafe Boranup
- Hamelin Bay Holiday Park
- Augusta True Value Hardware
- Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association
- Gardeners Earth Moving
- Blackwood River House Boats
- A Touch of Scarlet
- W.E.Z Entertainment Busselton
- Auto One Margaret River
- Cacao Health and Beauty
- Augusta Newsagency
- Stellar and the Chief Margaret River
Photos: Charmaine Hilzinger