Bolwarra Largs Bush Fire Brigade celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special dinner on Saturday where the brigade was formed back on December 3, 1968.
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From its humble beginnings with only a handful of members, Bolwarra Largs Bush Fire Brigade has grown into one of the region’s most respected fire fighting units with a team of 32 and a solid local support base.
The birthday dinner was held in the same place the brigade was formed at Largs School of Arts.
The brigade came together at a public meeting held in the school of arts’ kitchen following concerns held by Largs residents following a recent fire which seriously threatened the village.
The only founding member who is still active in the brigade, Bruce Dark, was a special guest at the dinner along with NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers and Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison.
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