NSW Maritime Medal winner - George Tedds

1:49 AM Fri 26 Nov 2010 GMT

'2010 Maritime Medals awards aboard the Tall Ship James Craig Sydney - 25/11/2010 -in the picture: left - Arthur 'George' Tedds of Laurieton receives a Maritime medal from Steve Dunn, NSW Maritime Chief Executive' Andrea Francolini &copy

Marine rescue volunteer George Tedds of Laurieton was today awarded a 2010 NSW Maritime Medal for sustained and voluntary contribution to the State's boating community. NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn presented the 88-year-old Mr Tedds with his medal aboard the Tall Ship James Craig, at the official presentation of the 2010 Maritime Medals. Mr Dunn singled out Mr Tedds for his involvement in marine rescue since becoming a radio watch operator at Camden Haven over 22 years ago, noting that Mr Tedds was instrumental in building the local organisation over that time. 'When George joined Camden Haven, the squad ...

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