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Langwarrin CFA veteran Bill Ellis awarded OAM for decades of service

Veteran Langwarrin CFA member Bill Ellis has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of more than six decades of service to firefighting and community safety. Last year, in September, Bill was just awarded the CFA Outstanding Service Medal for…

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