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OBITUARY: A good innings for a big-hearted fighter
Kristy McDonald | CHARLIE Newbould would have liked the idea of dying on Good Friday. The former serviceman, soldier settler, community advocate and Southern Grampians Shire councillor saw his four years on council as a sacrifice for which he was mostly crucified, announcing on his retirement: “I’m disillusioned and I’ve copped abuse for the last four years while in council … I’ve just wasted four years of my life.” His misgivings did not, however, dissuade him from ‘stirring the pot’ before, during and [...] 0 Comments
OBITUARY: Spiritual call led Norma to Eventide
Lisa Cameron | WHEN one hears of Eventide Lutheran Homes, thoughts cross to Norma Schurmann, the strong-willed and unique first head matron who helped make the facility what it is today. Norma, who died on February 18, 2012, a month short of her [...] 0 Comments
OBITUARY: A selfless grandfather
Danielle Grindlay | HAMILTON has farewelled 76 year-old Murray William Burchell, a selfless grandfather who spent his life giving to his family and the region. Mr Burchell, originally from Gritjurk, attended Coleraine State School before leaving to help his father with milking cows [...] 0 Comments
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