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Article: THE most famous member of the Independent Loyal Orange Institution was missing from its 106th annual demonstration in Rasharkin yesterday.
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- July 14, 2009
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THE most famous member of the Independent Loyal Orange
Institution was missing from its 106th annual demonstration in
Rasharkin yesterday.
Former First Minister Ian Paisley was unable to attend the event
because of ill health.
Parade goers were told the 73-year-old, who traditionally makes
the address in the field, was suffering from a viral throat
infection and had lost his voice.
Comber Minister Reverend Thomas Murray stepped in to conduct the
main address.
Dr Paisley's son Ian Jnr and grandchildren were among the
families enjoying the festivities in the field while his party
colleagues Gregory Campbell MP and Mervyn Storey MLA participated in
the main parade.
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