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Marie Kirkby celebrates 105th Birthday

Marie Kirkby’s son-in-law, Malcolm, and daughter, Ros Shapter, watch on as Marie cuts her 105th cake. (Jesse Hamilton)

Marie Kirkby marked her 105th birthday on Thursday, 26 February at Regis Aged Care Gatton, surrounded by family, dignitaries, and […]

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