My Newstead – Richard Burgess

Late last year, 88-year-old Newstead resident Richard Burgess was awarded the CFA's 70-year medal. No longer an active member, Richard still keeps a hand in the local brigade he joined at 18.
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Jade Jungwirth
Jade is the former Editor of the Tarrangower Times and has lived in the region for over 16 years.