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Still truckin’: John’s solid half-century of local government service

Jun 05 2024 Updated June 5, 2024

Regional Newsdesk

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John Fardell (second from right) being congratulated for a half-century’s solid local government service at Dubbo’s May Council meeting with, from left, Council CEO Murray Wood, John’s son Rod, Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson, and John’s wife, Sandra. Photo: Supplied

Not many workers get up a half-century of solid employment – let alone in one industry – but that’s the achievement of Dubbo Regional Council’s Raymond (John) Fardell.

John’s career began way back in 1974 – the year Evonne Goolagong defeated American Chris Evert to win the Australian Women’s Singles title at Kooyong – starting with Dubbo Municipal Council, before transitioning to ...