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Dorothy "Dot" Tonkin surrounded by friends and family at her 100th birthday.
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A life well lived: Narromine’s Dorothy Tonkin marks her 100th birthday

14/07/2026 by The Coonamble Times

A century ago, Narromine was entering an exciting new chapter.

The town’s aerodrome was helping establish its place in Australia’s aviation history, the district’s rich agricultural potential was becoming increasingly recognised, and local government -Timbrebongie Shire Council – was shaping a growing rural community.

It was into this era of optimism that Dorothy “Dot” Tonkin was born, and a century later she has celebrated her 100th birthday…

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Dorothy "Dot" Tonkin surrounded by friends and family at her 100th birthday.

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