David Gillespie (Lyne, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I was pleased to join my state colleague Dave Layzell, the Nationals member for Upper Hunter, in Lorn on the weekend to present veteran and Bolwarra local Tony Henson with a Saluting our Service honour. Tony fought in Vietnam with the Royal Australian Navy and was involved in peace operations in the Far East Strategic Reserve. Thank you to Tony for his service and sacrifice.

I also had the pleasure of opening the Wingham Show and introducing ex-Olympic equestrian John Fahey OAM, who has the main arena at the showground now named, in his honour, as the John Fahey Arena. I presented him with the Wingham Show Society Patron badge.

I led one minute's silence for my dear departed friend and colleague Stephen Bromhead, a former member for Myall Lakes, who passed away after a long battle with mesothelioma. Stephen has left a lasting legacy to the people of Myall Lakes, and our deepest condolences go to Stephen's wife, Sue, and their whole family. Vale Stephen Bromhead.

Once again, I acknowledge the show committee at Wingham. Carl Schubert, Susan Harris, Sally Cutts, Drew Munro, Mark and Glenda Pretti, Elaine Turner, Irene Hannan, Paul and Cody Hamilton, James McCarthy, Nigel Pereira, the Chainsaw crew and community volunteers excelled in their organisation, and their hard work paid off, ensuring another wonderful show at Wingham. Well done to the whole Wingham Show committee.

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