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Parkes Phoenix

OAM Honour For A Special Talent

June 13, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes resident and master cake decorator Kath Swansbra has been named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for service to decorative food arts.

Kath has made some iconic cakes depicting various themes including Villers-Bretonneux, World War 1 and various other commemorative cakes on display at the Henry Parkes Museum. She also makes a special cake for the Parkes Elvis Festival every year.

Kath started decorating more than 34 years ago and has been national champion at the Royal Easter Show many times.

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