Colin and Anne celebrate 60 years
Long-time Gladstone residents Anne and Colin Bray celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, 15 January.
Before meeting in Sydney, Colin worked as a motor...
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Colin and Anne celebrate 60 years
Long-time Gladstone residents Anne and Colin Bray celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, 15 January.
Before meeting in Sydney, Colin worked as a motor...
