Mrs Lorna Counsell with a long service medal awarded at Fire Service headquarters in Christchurch last evening to her late husband, Mr Colin Counsell. Mr Counsell, who died in a motor accident last September, was a member of the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade for 14 years. Thirty-seven medals were presented to long-serving members of fire brigades in Christchurch and the Canterbury district. The medals, which mark good conduct and at least 14 years service, were presented by the chairman of the Fire Service Commission, Rear-Admiral E. C. Thorne.
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88Mrs Lorna Counsell with a long service medal awarded at Fire Service headquarters in Christchurch last evening to her late husband, Mr Colin Counsell. Mr Counsell, who died in a motor accident last September, was a member of the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade for 14 years. Thirty-seven medals were presented to long-serving members of fire brigades in Christchurch and the Canterbury district. The medals, which mark good conduct and at least 14 years service, were presented by the chairman of the Fire Service Commission, Rear-Admiral E. C. Thorne. Press, 3 August 1985, Page 8
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