Half the funds for new statue of John Williamson already raised after state government donation

Andrew Messenger
Updated July 15 2021 - 6:45pm, first published July 14 2021 - 6:30pm
NEW STATUE: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson hands country music founder Max Ellis a cheque for a new John Williamson statue. Photo: Peter Hardin 140721PHB003
NEW STATUE: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson hands country music founder Max Ellis a cheque for a new John Williamson statue. Photo: Peter Hardin 140721PHB003

The community and the state government have raised about half the cost of new $99,000 statue of country music icon John Williamson, set to be unveiled at the 50th country music festival next year.

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Andrew Messenger

Andrew Messenger

Northern Daily Leader journalist

Politics, environment and energy journalist at the Northern Daily Leader. I also write about health, bushfires and occasionally music. I'm a Brisbane boy by way of Charleville and Hobart who now lives in in beautiful New England. Get me at andrew.messenger@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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