Posthumous medal for pipe band leader

PIPER: Richard “Doug” Moore has received a Medal of the Order of Australia posthumously for his service to music through his involvement in pipe bands throughout Colac and district, Cobden and Terang.

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by Naomi Newcombe January 27, 2023

Cobden’s Richard “Doug” Moore has earned national recognition for his musical dedication as part of an Australia Day honour.

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