The statue commemorating the life of one of Orange's major statesmen has a new home in Robertson Park.
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It had been placed at the northern end of the park, but the construction of a controversial toilet block this year, forced the statue to be moved to the southern end of the park.
The statue of Sir Neville Howse is now near Summer Street and in the area where the war memorial is sited.
Orange mayor Reg Kidd said it was a more suitable site.
"I have a strong belief it didn't get the same amount of attention [it deserved]," he said.
Cr Kidd said the work was designed by local art teacher Les Quick.
He said it had been on display in the park for about 20 years.
Cr Kidd said Sir Neville Howse was a key figure in Orange's history.
"A citizen, doctor and statesman, Victoria Cross winner in Boer war, he served in the First World War," he said.
"Only medico to receive the VC, later mayor of Orange and federal minister."
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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.
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.
