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Vale Jim Purcell OAM

Jim Purcell's presence will be dearly missed after spending 47 years with the Volunteer Marine Rescue Gladstone. Picture: SUPPLIED

If you have ever called Gladstone 999 on VHF Channel 82 to ask for help or information, then chances are […]

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