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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1933
Page
8
The annual Wood Parade for supplying firewood to the District Hospital drew a large charitable turnout with wagons and horse teams. A luncheon for carters and cutters accompanied speeches by dignitaries, praising the event's community support and hospital needs.
Abolition centenary preparations announced by Ghurchan council for August 6 at 8 pm in the Town Hall Shyaney. Ministers and congregants invited to join in commemorating the Act and its global impact, with a series of religious and public observances led by local clergy and civic figures.
The article recalls the origin of the First Wood Parade movement in Inverell with James Symes of Tirwgha as founder. It describes early town committees, a tavern gathering, and the plan to stage a wood parade to benefit the district hospital. Local pioneers organized transport and logistics, with attention to community spirit and patriotic undertakings.
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