A remarkable woman, Joy was born on 6th Feb 1921 in Adelaide. She attended Edwardstown Primary school for grades 1-3 while she lived with her Grandparents. Her grandfather was the headmaster of Edwardstown primary school. She completed her primary education at Goodwood Primary and went on to Adelaide High school, Adelaide Teachers college and finally Adelaide University.
She wanted to be a physical education teacher, so she studied part time at the university at night while running the Physical Education department for South Auatralian schools.
She was a member of many clubs including the Victor Harbor Golf club and was the ladies captain for 1958-1961, a few years later she was the ladies president for 1970-1971. She was a member for over 30 years.
Joy entered into Local Government and was a Councillor for the Encounter Bay Ward of the Encounter Bay District Council from 1969. She constantly devoted her energies to the community, and was the only woman councillor for 11 years. In 1976 she became the first woman Mayor of Victor Harbor, a position she held for four years. In February 1972, Joy was accepted as a Justice of the Peace, and served the community with loyalty and commitment for more than 36 years. She was honoured to receive Life Membership of the Southern Group of Justices.
For all her wonderful efforts and her commitment, Joy was awarded a Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 for Services to the Community. Her interest in the community covered various groups and organisations. A great achiever, Joy Beer, died aged 91 years, on Thursday 15 March 2012.
This cache is part of a series 'Who were they? _______(name of the reserve)
As you will there are a lot of reserves in the Victor Harbor area these are named from people who shaped Victor Harbor.
This one is quite park with a path leading through to another street. This park is surrounded by houses so stealth is required. You will need to bring a pen for this one and possibly a TOTT i have not find a cache like this before.
*I have added a parking waypoint for this cache*