People with a connection to Georgetown came from as far afield as Western Australia and Queensland.

Past residents Doreen Eiffe and John Noonan remembered it as a loving community and a great place to live and grow up in.

Fourth generation ‘Georgetown-ite’ Deb Crawford said it will always be home to her, no matter how far and wide she travels.

“Up to now it’s been a huge part of my life and always will be,” she said.

And although she hasn’t been gone long, teenager Nicki Fejo is proud of Georgetown’s great community spirit, and she’ll always call it home.

The weekend was a trip down memory lane for many.

On Saturday night the Town Hall was packed and everyone enjoyed a lovely meal with much reminiscing, aided by plenty of liquid refreshment, with entertainment by country singer John O’Dea.

On Sunday morning the Rt. Reverend Garry Weatherill led an ecumenical service of thanksgiving in the Town Hall.

Another service was held at the Catholic Church in Hurtle Street.

Just after 11 am, with people spilling out the hall doors, Georgetown farmer and Northern Areas Councillor Roger Lang officially launched the book, The Families of Georgetown, South Australia, compiled by Georgetown farmers John and Helen Fogarty.

Helen admitted it had been a huge job, especially in the past 12 months as they prepared the book for publishing.

It was the realisation of a dream and years of work for John Fogarty and he gave an emotional thanks to the community, the people and families who had provided their stories.

“It had to be written for our young ones,” he said.

The crowd stayed and enjoyed a sumptuous lunch and more sharing of memories.

It was a terrific weekend for all involved and a great effort by the organising committee and the community, all working hard to make it a success.