Jim Earles RIP

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Jim Earles RIP

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For those who remember him, Jim Earles, former secretary of the now closed Eltham branch,died recently in hospital. He was a very enthusiastic grower and shower of our plants, but had been in declining health for some years. RIP Jim.
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Thanks for letting us know, Jean.
RIP Jim.
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Very sad, thanks for letting us know, Jean. RIP Jim.
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Re: Jim Earles RIP

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Sad news indeed.
I will miss the banter.
RIP Jim.
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