By Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui
On Saturday, 27th September, the extended Balanzategui family came together at Leo's clubhouse in Trebonne for what is hoped will be the first of regular family gatherings. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the arrival of Vicente and Juan Balanzategui in Australia. They were followed by their younger brother, Fernando (also known as Norberto) in 1921. Those who assembled are the descendants of Vicente and Norberto. Though many could not attend, those who did came from as far afield as far north and southern Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT and Victoria. The event was relaxed and informal and rich with reminiscences, laughter and good food.
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