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Darren Chester celebrates Wattleglen resident Margaret Rutherford's adventurous life ahead of her 101st birthday
Darren Chester congratulated Wattleglen's Margaret Rutherford ahead of her 101st birthday, praising her adventurous life, global travels, and enduring spirit, while encouraging the community to honour and learn from her remarkable experiences.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has congratulated Wattleglen resident Margaret Rutherford ahead of her 101st birthday later this month. Mr Chester met with Mrs Rutherford to personally pass on his best wishes for the remarkable occasion. "Reaching 101 years is an extraordinary achievement, and it was a pleasure to meet Margaret and share my congratulations ahead of her milestone birthday," Mr Chester said.
Pictured (from the left): Wattleglen Administrator Cindy Fulford, Regional Manager Olivia De Rose, General Manager Michael Filon, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Wattleglen resident Margaret Rutherford, who turns 101 on August 26
Adventurous life celebrated
Margaret was born on August 26, 1924, in London. The mother of two moved to South Australia in 1969, where she spent most of her life before relocating to Sale with her daughter Rona. Although she now enjoys a quieter lifestyle, Margaret has lived a life filled with adventure and excitement.
Once a thrill-seeker, she embraced activities such as hot air ballooning, hang gliding, riding Harley-Davidsons, and travelling extensively around the world. "Margaret's spirit of adventure and zest for life are truly inspiring. I wish her good health, great company, and plenty of her favourite dessert - ice cream - to celebrate this special occasion," Mr Chester said.
Mr Chester said the Gippsland community could take great pride in celebrating residents who have contributed so much over their lifetime. "Margaret has lived through enormous changes in the world and has a wealth of experiences to share. It's important we take the time to honour and learn from those in our community who have seen and achieved so much," he said.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
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