PREMIUM News Pirate and Treasure Day at Port Discovery Centre Jun 14, 2022 First mates: Bec Clarke (Captain Bonny Doom), Maryanne Cashmore (Lady Apple Jackie) and Andrea Basham (Mad Dog Morganna) at the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre’s Pirate and Treasure Day on Saturday. Photo by Steve Huntley Gold: Bec Clarke with some of the delicious treasure — gold chocolate coins. Photo by Steve Huntley Family fun: Billie and Stewart Flower getting into the spirit of the day. Photo by Steve Huntley Captain’s hat: Beau Dessanti and Marty Veenstra in good spirits at the Port of Echuca. Photo by Steve Huntley Teamwork: Andrea Basham and Bec Clarke helping to steer the Discovery Centre’s ship while in costume. Photo by Steve Huntley X marks the spot: Treasure was on display for all to see at the Discovery Centre. Photo by Steve Huntley All welcome: Visitors were welcome at the Discovery Centre, in costume or not. Photo by Steve Huntley
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