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Gladys Birch, centre, with family members and friends at Castra last Monday (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Murgon resident Gladys Birch celebrated her 103rd birthday last Monday with family and friends at Southern Cross Care\u2019s Castra aged care home.<\/p>\n

Gladys also enjoyed this\u00a0 milestone with Castra staff and special guest, South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff.<\/p>\n

Her secret to a long happy life? Gladys said it was important to always be happy and positive and don’t argue with others!<\/p>\n

Janette Irvine, from Castra, said everyone enjoyed the special morning tea and entertainment and Gladys thanked everyone for their kind wishes.<\/p>\n

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Gladys Birch blows out her birthday candle and, at right, with Mayor Kathy Duff (Photos: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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