NSWFB Retired Firefighters & Wives Association Photo Gallery

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136 viewsTwo Appliances with their crews In full firefighting gear were also lined up directly across from the Church .
Jan 24, 2007
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106 viewsFred had been President of the Sports Council at North Sydney Club for 30 years , and only retired when he turned 100 to give a younger person a go.
Jan 24, 2007
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119 viewsA Bearer Party dressed in the older style uniform which would have been worn by Fred in his serving days .
Jan 24, 2007
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216 viewsThe Commissioner Greg Mullins and the Director of Metropolitan Operations Ass / Commissioner Bob Dobson were supported by numerous serving and retired members .
Jan 24, 2007
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175 viewsIn addition a Guard of Honor was provided by Recruits from the Fire Brigades Training College. Jan 24, 2007
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116 viewsFred had continued to deliver Meals on Wheels to the older people as he said ‘ because they were having a hard time and he wanted to help’ .Jan 24, 2007
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Funeral of Fred Orriell139 viewsVale Frederick Bernard ORREILL A.O.M.
315 Retired Station Officer
9 March 1905 - 9 January 2007
Jan 24, 2007
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104 viewsOn Tuesday 16 March 2007 our friend and colleague Fred Orreill was given a final farewell at St Marys Catholic Church Miller Street North Sydney.
Jan 24, 2007
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99 viewsIt was fitting that his departure should be from the Church, which he had attend since his earliest days and adjacent to the home of his beloved football team the “ Bears� .
Jan 24, 2007
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86 viewsAs remarked by the Parish Priest in his address he was the only person in the large congregation who had seen the team wins in 1921 and 1922 for the Premiership.
Jan 24, 2007
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Fred Orriell Funeral116 viewsAs an indication of his dedication to the community Representatives from the local Council and the serving State Member Julian Skinner , with Directors from the North Sydney Leagues Club attended the Service .
Jan 24, 2007
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69 viewsA funny thing happened on the way to ........ You still have control over your photos after uploading, but the administrator can remove photos and adverse comments and even ban users if the misuse is serious enough!Dec 01, 2006
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89 viewsMy alter ego! Photos can be 'clicked on' to enlarge them. You can also use the icons at the top of the photos to see them as a slide show after enlarging them.Dec 01, 2006
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66 viewsOn Stage with Flashback Band. Bronte RSL. Each photo can be given separate comments!Dec 01, 2006
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90 viewsThis was me in the West Midlands Fire Service 'Tug of War Team' in the UK back in the 70's. I was No.1 on the rope. 1st picture far right. We came 3rd in the National Championships!Dec 01, 2006
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97 viewsThis photo is of the band I was in back in 1965. "The Spectres". It was taken at the 'Star Palast' in Kiel on our 3 month tour of Germany with 'The Kinks'. What an experience! I am far left behind the singer.Dec 01, 2006
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