Arthur Kerr with his best mate, Oscar.
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Rechelle Zammit
Maculata Place in Shepparton held a very special celebration on Tuesday, October 15.
Resident Arthur Kerr celebrated his 100th birthday, surrounded by plenty of friends, family and his beloved sidekick: his dog, Oscar.
News photographer Rechelle Zammitt was at the party to snap some photos of the big celebration.
The Maculata Men’s Shed members came together for their friend’s birthday. Pictured are (back) Peter Cornnick, Albert Kellock, Carl Davis, Geoff Thomas, Neville McArthur, Kevin Robins, (front) Robert Taylor and Arthur Kerr.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur Kerr celebrated with all the residents at Maculata Place.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur’s birthday cake.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur cuts the cake with his daughter Wendy Kerr.
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Rechelle Zammit
Wendy Kerr shares a special hug with her dad, Arthur.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur had a great time at his celebration.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur cutting the cake.
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Rechelle Zammit
Maculata worker Tonina Romeo presents Arthur a gift from everyone.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur with his gift.
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Rechelle Zammit
Maculata staff members surround the birthday boy.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur celebrates with his daughter Wendy Kerr and his dog, Oscar.
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Rechelle Zammit
Long-time friend Edna Stedman was there to celebrate Arthur’s birthday.
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Rechelle Zammit
Edna Stedman wishes her friend a very happy birthday.
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Rechelle Zammit
Jillian Rogers also spoke, wishing her friend a happy birthday.
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Rechelle Zammit
Lifestyle officer at Maculata Place Shirley Nicker joined in on the speeches.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur Kerr shows off his celebratory message from Governor-General Samantha Mostyn and her husband, Simeon Beckett.
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Rechelle Zammit
Arthur Kerr’s daughter Wendy Kerr found this front page online; it details what was going on the year he was born.
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Rechelle Zammit
