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Warwick's candlelit tribute to anti-CSG farmer

by jayden.brown

22nd Oct 2015 11:00 AM

WARWICK will pause to remember anti-coal-seam gas Chinchilla farmer George Bender in a candlelit ceremony in Leslie Park tonight.

The respected farmer took his own life after a decade long battle against CSG.

Locals are being encouraged to bring a candle and meet at the band rotunda at 5.30pm to pause and reflect.

If you or someone you know needs help, phone Lifeline on 131114; the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300659467 or Kids Helpline on 1800551800.

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