The Coal River Products Association was proud to play an important role in the Richmond Town Parade, held on 10 December to acknowledge Richmond’s rich history and culture with a spectacular display of music, costumes, and vehicles from the past 200 years. The parade was the first event in a series commemorating Richmond’s bicentenary.
CRPA members contributed in displaying the diversity of agricultural pursuits which have been integral to Richmond region over the past 200 years.
Just some of the sectors and enterprises represented in the parade were:
- stone fruit
- turf
- vegetable Seed
- wine
- Sheep
- grain
- hay
- milk
- walnuts
- wool
- Irrigation
Special thanks to Noel Beven and Andrew Beven for coordinating, and Ronald Gunn, Phil Dening and Justin Nichols for assistance on the day. Thanks also to Neville and Robyn Mendham for carrying our Association flags, and to all members who participated and/or contributed machinery and other items for the parade.