100th birthday for Maud

• Maud Queale, pictured with daughter Marcella Brennan, celebrated her 100th birthday on August 8 and was thrilled to receive a photograph and congratulatory message from the Queen. The Prom Country Aged Care resident also received a personalised message from the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lynne, along with messages from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy, and a string of other dignitaries. After enjoying a small gathering at Marcella’s, Maud will celebrate her birthday again next month with extended family – possibly as many as 60 or 70 people – in Brisbane. Five generations are expected to be there to mark Maud’s attainment of triple figures. Maud has always enjoyed good health, which she attributes to a good glass of sherry and a nice-sized piece of chocolate every day!