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Bush rider a war legend

Donald Cairns Lawrie DCM did five years duty in the Australian Imperial Forces during World War II. (SUPPLIED)

Donald Cairns Lawrie DCM served five years in the Australian Imperial Forces during WWII. The North Burnett man’s story has […]

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