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BARADINE NEWS By the Yowie

05/05/2025 by The Coonamble Times

PHOTO: Former Baradine policeman, Laurie Mcgrath, at the plaque site at the Yeranin crossing - remembering the tragic train accident 90 yrs this coming November (photo E Hampton).

Well, the school holidays have ended, and another term started and we head into May on Thursday with the autumn colours not yet in Baradine but spectacular further south.

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It was a fine and sunny week and perfect for ANZAC day with a welcome 33mm falling on Saturday evening.

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Greetings go out . . .


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