Beloved school crossing supervisor to retire after 38 years

15/06/2025

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For nearly four decades, rain or shine, Rhonda Hampton has stood faithfully on Chandler Road in Keysborough, guiding generations of children safely to school with a warm smile and a cheerful wave. In 1986, at just 29 years old, the Dandenong North resident put on…

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Beloved school crossing supervisor to retire after 38 years

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