Fairbridge Childrens Park opened by former farm child migrants

David Fitzsimons
March 17 2020 - 9:00am
IT'S OPEN: David Hill and Jimmy Napper (arms raised) cheer as Old Fairbridgians form a line to watch Maggie Maclauchlan cut the ribbon to open the Fairbridge Childrens Park. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN
IT'S OPEN: David Hill and Jimmy Napper (arms raised) cheer as Old Fairbridgians form a line to watch Maggie Maclauchlan cut the ribbon to open the Fairbridge Childrens Park. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

With the ruins of Fairbridge Farm on a hill overlooking celebrations, the former Fairbridge 'kids' came together on Sunday to open a park telling their story.

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David Fitzsimons

I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.