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As a visitor to the town, it is hard to describe how interesting and informative the signs that adorn the streets of Balranald are. Recently, a milestone was achieved for the area and its signs. A sign celebrating the Port of Balranald that operated between 1860 and 1930 marked the one hundredth sign.

A centenary plaque was unveiled at Hay War Memorial High School last week to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the school.

More than 100 people attended a Rangelands Forum held in Hay last Wednesday, hosted and organised by Sally Ware, Senior Land Services Officer from the Hay office of Riverina Local Land Services.

Centenary celebrations for Hay War Memorial High School’s 100th anniversary have commenced.

Descendants of one of Hay’s earliest sons, George Thomas Esplin, gathered by his grave in Melbourne Cemetery on April 8 to commemorate the 145th anniversary of his death in 1878 at just 40 years of age.

Hay octogenarian, Lurleen Mitchell won the coveted Over 60s Female category in the Best of the Bush Competition at the recent Mitchell family reunion.

Catafalque, bugler and fly-over on ANZAC Day - the plans Hay has in place to mark April 25.

A proposed Hay Resource Recovery and Eco Park initiative is moving ahead slowly, with strong interest being shown.

General Manager, David Webb has been authorised by Council to actively seek potential proponents for stages two, three and four of the park.

Council Staff have developed a concept plan for the establishment of the project, with full development of the park estimated to be $740 million.

Monte Barnes was sashed the Champion in the RAS/AgShows NSW Merino Fleece Young Judges State Final which was held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Sunday.