Wallerawang to Lithgow Tuesday 3rd November 2015

Wallerawang to Lithgow Tuesday 3rd November 2015

The marchers departed Wallerawang at 7 am.

Marchers leaving Wallerawang 3/11/2015

Marchers leaving Wallerawang 3/11/2015

They stopped for lunch at a scenic spot just off Glowworm Tunnel Road at 1.30 pm.

Marchers on track beside Glowworm Tunnel Road, Lithgow 3/11/2015

Marchers on track beside Glowworm Tunnel Road, Lithgow 3/11/2015

Some of the support people were invited to Cooerwull Public School to view the students’ WWI letter writing, research, and artwork.  The support people talked to the students about the Coo-ee March, Don Kenaugh told them a poem written about the Coo-ee March in 1915, then they sang songs with the students including ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’ and the National Anthem.

WWI display at Cooerwull Public School in Lithgow 3/11/2015

WWI display at Cooerwull Public School in Lithgow 3/11/2015

The marchers arrived at Queen Elizabeth Park in Lithgow about 3.40pm, after marching about 33 km.

A commemorative service was held in light rain at the Lithgow War Memorial, where the Mayor of Lithgow, Cr. Maree Statham, gave them a welcome.

Crowd at commemorative service t Lithgow War Memorial 3/11/2015

Crowd at commemorative service t Lithgow War Memorial 3/11/2015

The marchers then enjoyed a buffet dinner provided by the Lithgow Lions Club at the Civic Ballroom at Tony Luchetti Sportsground.

One response to “Wallerawang to Lithgow Tuesday 3rd November 2015

  1. What a wonderful achievement, I am full of admiration.

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