When Doug Tebbens arrived at the Deniliquin Coach House on Saturday night for dinner, he was blissfully unaware that a large group of well wishers had gathered there especially to see him.
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Turning 80 more than a week earlier, on June 3, he was successfully surprised with a birthday party attended by family and friends, including his pals from the Deniliquin Collectors Club.
Even after his son arrived in Deniliquin from Townsville, Doug still had no idea the size of the party that awaited him.
Other guests came mostly from the local area, but some travelled from Melbourne, Sydney and Euroa.
Marney, Kristy, Doug, Warren, Robyn and Nathan Tebbens.
Doug and Robyn Tebbens with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Brian and Cheryl Jackson.
Terry and Pam Jones.
Robyn and Doug Tebbens.
(Back, from left) Helen Baker, John Pares and Darryl and Lyn Whateley; (front) Collin Silsbury and Rebekah Johnson.
Neil Tresize, Joy and Doug Tebbens and Chris and Ron Schipper.
Kay Damon with Doug and Robyn Tebbens.
Paula Curtis, Darrel Thomas, Robyn Tebbens and Rebecca Curtis.
