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In Andrea’s memory A bench seat installed near the war memorial gates in Lambton Park will be dedicated to the memory of Andrea Rufo OAM in early November. Andrea passed away November last year after a battle with cancer. Mr Rufo served as a Newcastle city councillor for Ward 3 for nine years from 2012 to 2021. He served as deputy lord mayor in 2014 and 2015. Andrea received an OAM for services to the Hunter community through his charity work in 2013. He also received a Knighthood from the Italian Government for Sandie Rufo at the bench his tireless efforts working with installed in Lambton Park in memory of her late multicultural communities. husband Andrea Rufo OAM (continued on page 4)
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