War Memorial Clock celebrates 100 years

BARRABA’S WAR MEMORIAL CLOCK – ONE HUNDRED YEARS

A very large crowd, drawn from near and far, gathered in Queen St on Monday morning 11 November 2024, to remember those local men who died in World 1.  They also gathered in force to celebrate the centenary of the opening of Barraba’s Memorial Clock tower and the workmen and townsfolk who built, and funded, the very impressive tower.

Congratulations to David Kelly and his very hardworking Committee; the rain held off, and the organisation ran like clockwork. The March, that began the ceremony, was large, with a large number of school children participating. When it was time to lay a wreath to commemorate those eighty-five local men who died, many people, often direct relatives, came forward.

Congratulations too, to the members of the band, the Piper, the Marshalls, and all involved; a worthy celebration.