Celebrating a century of Betty

From one Elizabeth to another… Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Martin, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday at the Casterton Memorial Hospital, may have received one of the last birthday messages from Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away just over a day before. Ms Martin is part of a small group of people who knew life before the longstanding monarch’s reign and an even smaller group who were before her. Betty was pleased to have reached a century of life and her family said they looked forward to celebrating her 105th and 110th birthdays down the track. Photos: JAMES THOMPSON

By James Thompson

September 16, 2022 | 10:00 AM

IT’S not every day Casterton gets to celebrate a 100^th birthday – especially for someone who has more than left their mark on this community and others.

Last week was one of those rare occasions, when Betty Martin marked her century with several celebrations, including one at the Casterton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, 10 September.