Richmond Valley residents braved the rain at Queen Elizabeth Park, Casino, for the National Day of Mourning for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Formerly known as Carrington Park, the park was renamed for Her Majesty following her visit to Casino in 1954, with the ceremony taking place under the two Bunya pines The Queen and Prince Philip planted during the official civic reception.
Casino RSL Sub-branch secretary Owen Newell, Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan gave words of tribute to the monarch, praising her service to the Commonwealth over her long reign.
Along with community members, they laid floral tributes after a minute’s silence was observed.
The original flagpole used during The Queen’s visit was restored by the Casino Men’s Shed and installed for the ceremony.
