Ilford Legends Go the Distance

Sheila Carroll and Digger Den from Ilford braved the 1.2 kms march from Parklands Resort to Lawson Park last week in support of a halt to any more mines in the region. Bringing up the rear with Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham, the couple expressed concern about the mining activities proposed for Ilford by the Thai owned company Centennial Coal.

Owners of the iconic 1868 Ilford House, the pair face an uncertain future if the Inglenook Project goes ahead. With exploration drilling already taking place on nearby Mt. Vincent, they felt compelled to join the one hundred or so other landowners demonstrating their opposition to plans being laid down for Central NSW by miners at the $3,200 per head conference at the Resort.

"I was initially skeptical about going to the rally. Was this going to do any good?" said Sheila, 88; " But yes, it really was worthwhile. I think it made a difference."

Plans are now afoot for the seven combined organising action groups to make their presence felt at the NSW Farmers Association rally outside Parliament House, Sydney on May 1. Buses will be organised so if you'd like to join in and show your opposition to the continuing destruction of our agricultural lands and water resources, please drop us a line. The campaign is called 'Our Land, Our Water' and you can find out more about it here:

http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/ourlandourwater/