Extracts from a description in the Southern Mail of September 12, 1947 continue here. The service in St Jude's Church of England was conducted by the Rector, Rev Pearce, with Geoff Beavan presiding at the organ. Miss Wilma Ritchie, of Bowral, and Mrs R Smith, of Sydney, a grand-niece of Miss Loseby, sang solos.

In his address to the congregation, Rev Pearce said: "We are all glad to be here on this memorable day and congratulate Miss Loseby on her remarkable achievement. Bowral is known all over the world for a famous century-maker, and will be mentioned all over Australia, and beyond, for this century-getter. We are indeed thankful, and also because she is so well and active. The lovely, sunny day symbolises our joy and happiness. I congratulate the Town Clerk for his careful and thorough arrangements. Miss Loseby has lived a long, useful and good life."

The hymn 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' was sung at the special request of Miss Loseby. Congratulatory telegrams and messages from the King and Queen, Mr Jeff Bate MLA, and Bowral Municipal Council were read by the Mayor (Ald WF Foley). Mr HC Loseby, Shire Clerk of Nyngan and a grand-nephew of Miss Loseby, said members of the family had travelled for many miles to be present that day, and on their behalf he thanked the citizens of Bowral for making the occasion such a memorable one.

Following the thanksgiving service, Miss Loseby planted a tree, it being one of several to replace pine trees that had recently been cut down in the church precinct. Attendees then moved across to the Bowral Primary School grounds, where Miss Loseby unveiled a memorial plaque that was set in a pillar marking the site of the first regular school and church in Bowral. The pillar's base is of Bundanoon sandstone and the stone in which the plaque is set is a sandstone block from the old school building. The deputy town clerk (Mr AVJ Parry), who was one of the honorary municipal historians, then read a paper giving the history of the school.

After removing the flag which covered the tablet, Miss Loseby was presented with bouquets by the Mayoress and by Brownie Dorothy Savell. The headmaster of Bowral Primary School, Mr Medlicott, then read the tablet's inscription, it being: 'Bowral's first regular school and church stood on this site from 1863 to 1899. This stone was once part of the building, erected by early settlers, on land given by J N Oxley, Esquire, elder son of the famous explorer, Lieut John Oxley RN; First minister, Rev J S Hassall; Sunday-school teacher, Mrs Emily Oxley; and day-school teacher, Mr John Elkin. Unveiled on her 100th birthday, September 4, 1947, by Miss Sarah Gregg Loseby, of Bowral, daughter of an honoured Bong Bong pioneer. Erected by Bowral Municipal Council.'

The crowd of about 200 people then moved to Bradman Oval for the opening of the Sarah Gregg Loseby children's playground located at the southern end. The Mayor welcomed Cr C J Ross (President of Wingecarribee Shire) and other visitors from surrounding districts, and then read congratulatory telegrams from the Governor-General, State Governor, Mr AD Fraser MHR, and the family of Sir Samuel Hordern.

Alderman Campbell addressed his remarks to the boys and girls present at the function. After telling them about the occasion's significance, he said that the council had been worried as to what it would give Miss Loseby on her 100th birthday. Miss Loseby had said she had one wish on that day, and that was to be with children. The council had decided to give the playground to her as a birthday gift from everyone in Bowral. As they played there, he hoped they would often think of the lovely lady who, when she became 100 years old, had the one thought that she wanted to see boys and girls happy.

The Mayoress then said it was a great honour to unveil the plaque and it gave her great pleasure to dedicate and name the playground on the 100th birthday of Miss Loseby. Mrs F Griffin, a niece of Miss Loseby, than presented the Mayoress with a posy.