Essie celebrates a century

By Emily Donohoe

Jul 29, 2024

Essie Nisbet celebrated her 100th birthday with a party filled with family and friends. Photos: Aidan Briggs Photo by Aidan Briggs

Some of the many faces Essie Nisbet has seen in her 100 years came together for her birthday party at Cunningham Downs in Echuca.

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In attendance were four generations of family members, friends new and old, former colleagues from her three decades on the PS Canberra, and other connections who have played a part in her century of life.

Mrs Nisbet received letters from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Governor-General, and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh, along with many cards from friends and family. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Mrs Nisbet with her children Robert Nisbet, Meryl Dooly and Douglass Nisbet. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Guests enjoying the celebration at the Cunningham Downs hall. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Mrs Nisbet with her children and grandchildren. Many great-grandchildren were also in attendance. Photo by Aidan Briggs

The celebration was well-attended and featured homemade goodies, alongside catered food from Moama Bakery. Photo by Aidan Briggs

A custom cake was baked for the occasion, honouring Mrs Nisbet’s 30-year tenure aboard the *PS Canberra*. Photo by Aidan Briggs

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