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Life Membership was bestowed by Mr Ken Hall on (from left) John King, Keith Clarke, Cecil Aitchison, Peter Bottom, Ellis Aitchison, Kevin Clarke, Malcolm Scarlett (for his grandfather Owen), Keven Burke and Supt. Ken Hall. (Absent was Owen Scarlett, owing to illness. His Life Membership was accepted by his son, David and his grandson, Malcolm)
Firies new home Berridale Bush Fire Brigade’s new shed was officially openedlast Saturday by past-President and Life Member, John King (right) assisted by Life Member and oldest living member of the Berridale Brigade, Kevin Clarke. The opening was performed in the time-honoured manner of a conscientious bush fire brigade - by the use of a drip torch to light the wick which then burnt the
Official Opening ribbon stretched across the middle door of the new shed. A cheer of appreciation arose from the large crowd assembled to witness the opening and much clapping and back slapping ensued. After 71 years from inception, a beautiful new shed, a credit to the volunteers of the Berridale Bush Fire Brigade. See story page 2.
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