Barraba Memorial Clock Tower Centenary

The Northern Daily Leader

Barraba, NSW celebrates the 100th birthday of one of it's most iconic landmarks, a clock tower built to commemorate the sacrifice of those who fought in World War One. Video by Gareth Gardner and Jonsthan Hawes

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00:00And we're here today in beautifully sunny Baraba, where the threat of rain has not stopped

00:10hundreds of residents from coming out in force to commemorate not only Remembrance Day, but

00:15the 100th birthday of one of the town's most iconic monuments.

00:28For me, Remembrance Day, of course, being in the Defence Force for 32 years, being deployed

00:37overseas twice, it's very, very close to me, as well as ANZAC Day.

00:44Good morning, everyone.

00:46We gather this morning to mark the end of World War I and remember those who served

00:52our nation in war, and especially the 100,000 Australians who have died in times of war.

00:58Happy Remembrance Day.

01:29Happy Remembrance Day.

01:31Happy Birthday.

01:33Happy Birthday.

01:35Woo!

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