Celebrating 100 years

Resident of Peninsula Village, Edith Banner, turned 100 on Tuesday, February 3.

Staff and residents of the village gathered on her birthday where she was presented with 100 carnations.

A family gathering of 60 helped her celebrate on the weekend before her birthday.

Mrs Banner's daughter Ettie said: "We all thank the Peninsula Village for the wonderful care that she has received since moving here in 1990."

The sprightly 100-year-old walked around the gardens with her daughter.

Mrs Banner was born in Sydney on February 3, 1904, to George and Lillian Hayes.

She married Edward Banner and had four children Ted, Grace, Frank and Ettie.

In 1968, Mrs Banner lost her husband.

In her 70s, Mrs Banner travelled the world including Japan, Europe and the game parks of Africa.

Mrs Banner has received photographs and letters from the Queen, the Prime Minister and the Governor-General.

Rob Jimenez, February 3