1960 to 1969
1965		A stabilising scheme is established for the tobacco industry.
1966		Ashford Power Station was producing all the electricity requirements for Inverell, Glen Innes, Texas, Goondiwindi and Bingara areas.
1968		Ashford Central School enrolment over 370.
		Demountable classrooms arrive for installation at Ashford Central School.	The first demountable classroom arrives at Ashford Central School.
	Jun	Ashford Central School celebrates 100 years. In attendance were J. R. Black, the Ashford Shire President, Mr C. Katsuta, Consul to Japan, Mr L. A. Weaver, Area Director of Education, Mr L. Merry, the oldest ex-pupil of the school. At the ceremony Mr Katsuta unveiled a plaque in the school's international garden.	Centenary celebrations
1969		The total value of tobacco leaf grown in the Ashford district was $1.08 million.	Tobacco crop in Ashford
	Mar 21	Pindari Dam was completed. Water storage capacity of 37,500 megalitres.