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Fire Brigade Award At Motueka
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Twenty-five years of devoted service to the Motueka Volunteer. Fire Brigade brought its reward for Mr Charlie Coppins recently when he was presented with his service medal at a function in Motueka. The presentation was made by Mr Ron Bush, Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Blenheim Brigade, Representatives of many brigades attended the function. (Pix by John R. Sharp Studio).
Mr Coppins (right) receives his award from Mr Bush while Mrs Coppins tries hard to restrain a grin
Present were Mr and Mrs Tom Cater, of Collingwood.
Two of the girls, Mesdames Margaret Collins and Pat Drummond, both of Motueka.
Ralph Primmer and Frank Bryden (Kaiapoi) had a quiet chat
From Takaka came Mr and Mrs Les Clark, Ron Fleming, Judy Burns and Mr and Mrs Teddy Fayen