Ipswich in Winter - 2021

COUPLE CELEBRATES SECRETS TO LONG MARRIAGE AFTER 60 TH ANNIVERSARY

Flinders View couple Ron and Eunice Shanahan joined together with family and friends in late March to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Division 1 Councillor Sheila Ireland said she would like to congratulate the happy couple and also acknowledge the contributions they have made within the Ipswich community. “I’ve known the couple for at least twenty years they’ve been heavily involved in U3A and the Ipswich Library,” Cr Ireland said. “They’ve been strong library supporters and it was wonderful that they invited me to share in their special milestone as a representative from council.” When speaking about the secret to a long and happy marriage Mr Shanahan says it’s important to have common interests, to dream big together and remember not to take life too seriously. “I reckon our initials E, R, S, sums it up,” he said.

“Equality, respect and sense of humour. Having migrated to Australia together in 1973 from England, Mrs Shanahan recalls how much Ipswich has changed over the years. “We lived in Clayfield for three years, before moving to Raceview in 1976,” she said. “Ipswich has grown and developed exponentially since we moved here. “The bypass was put through Raceview Estate and we watched that being built, taking many photos over the years. “The shopping centres are just amazing and we have seven centres within a 15 minute drive from us. “We have never been back to England as we have everything here that we want and need.”

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