Maleny
Rural Fire Brigade celebrates
25
years of continuous active service
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The Maleny and District Rural Fire Brigade celebrated 25 years of active service at a dinner at Tranquel Park Resort on June 16th. About 70 members and former volunteers, including most of the original foundation members attended the night that was addressed by the Minister for Emergency Services, Pat Purcell and the various department heads. (Photo left Original members, Greg Newton and Scott Battersby arriving for the celebration) |
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The Photo left The present secretary, Donna Lewis welcomes the Minister for Emergency Services, Pat Purcell arriving at the dinner. The Minister later addressed the members and presented Certificates to members. Mr. Purcell spoke about the value of the volunteer hours worked by volunteers for the Queensland Public. Without the work of the dedicated volunteers the public would have a very high price to pay for the services provided. |
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One of the foundation members was well known local, Harvey Bryce, a member of one of the pioneer families of Maleny. Harvey brought with him a great experience in the bush and a knowledge of the Maleny area. | |
Photos right shows the Minister, Pat Purcell presenting certificates to present volunteer members of the Maleny Rural Fire Brigade, Jarod Ashcroft and First Officer, Mal Moore. Both these members are presently heavily involved in the groups activities. The Minister commented on the number of younger community members who are presently committed to the group. |
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Photo left shows; (From Left) Shirley Larney, Mary Moore, Lloyd Larney, First Officer, Mal Moore and Caloundra City Mayor Don Aldous and Mrs Aldous. | |
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these members are presently heavily involved in the groups activities. When
presenting Adam Curtis with his certificate The Minister commented
on the number of younger community members who are presently committed
to the group. |
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Photo below right shows the organising committee for this nights celebrations with the Minister for Emergency Services. From Left are Chairman, Daniel Sandeman, Pat Purcell, Donna Lewis, Norm Lewis and Deane Gamble. Photo below shows members of the Welfare Team, including Mary Anderson and David Gamble. These members provide valuable service in keeping the troops fed and funds raised for improviong equipment. |
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Photo Left shows representatives of the Q.A.S. including Sandy Engle, and former Fifth Officer and past Secretary, Ben Phipps. |
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Photo Right; shows some of the originators of the Maleny RFB Group, Lloyd Larney shakes hands with Scott Battersby, original First Officer of the Group with Les and Linda Fawkes seated. |
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Photo Below shows the original members of the group; From Left Harvey Bryce, Greg Newton (Back) Tom Malone, Les Fawkes (Back) Jean Brooks (Front) Greg Harrison (Back) Scott Battersby, Norm Thornton and Lloyd Larney. |
It is the younger members that will carry on the fine traditions of this volunteer group. Photo Below shows some of the younger members of the group, from left Jarod Ashcroft, Adam McNamara, a visitor and right foreground Adam Curtis. |
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