It was wonderful to meet Australia’s oldest man Frank Mawer in Tilba today. Despite the fact that Frank will be 110 in August, he told me that age is just a number. He also said he’s looking forward to watching the election coverage on Saturday and was hoping Labor would do well.
It was such a pleasure to sit down with Frank for a chat and I’m honoured to have his support.
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Frank Ward
I know Tilba well as I lived in Cobargo 70 years ago and thought I was going well at 93 . I too wish Labor well as they are the only Party to pledge to reform the Aged care industry as recommended by the Royal Commission to stop the abuse and neglect that Morrison said was world class care so he ignores the Royal Commission recommendations
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Linda Strom
Amazing! Love you Kristy! Kristy for Primeminister!
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Peter Watson
Wow. He looks terrific and certainly doesn't look 110. Well done and good luck to him.
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Top fanWow what a Legend. What’s his Secret to Longevity. Frank looks amazing & definitely doesn’t look 109 yrs old.
Gorgeous photo to keep.
Good Luck for Saturday Kristy.
Warm regards Judith. Xx
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Kathlyn Kernaghan
How wonderful Frank, you have seen so much change in you life. I too am hoping Labor gets in.
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Roger B Grealy
with age Frank has obviously gained wisdom and so will vote for Kristy McBain x
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Top fan110 years young! An amazing achievement, congratulations Frank.
My dear old dad, born in 1920, passed away at 93, and that was a good innings. Thanks Kristy McBain for taking the time to catch up.
Very special 
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Janita Fernando
Wow. He looks so young!
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Madelynn Smith
I love how relaxed and down to earth you are Kristy McBain.
I feel like you are a true representative of this region.
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Natalie Anne
Wow, he looks fantastic! Go Frank! 
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Robin Hatcliffe
He looks really good for his age!!
Peter Dwyer
Good on you Frank & Kristy I.m starting at Queanbeyan High, then Telopia for Alicia, then Pilgrim House for Katy G have a great & I know nerve racking Day ! To be sure !
Corinne Gibbons
good on you Frank!! Awesome that you’re 110 and not ageist!
good on you Frank!! Awesome that you’re 110 and not ageist!Elizabeth Ann Thurbon
Good luck Kirsty. I’m not in your electorate but you are one of those wonderful people that looks after her flock, even when there is not an election looming
Mick Quinlivan
Join alp.and you will.be oldest member
Caroline Long
He is pretty amazing
Leonie Hyland
Wow 110 how wonderful
Inese Burgess
wonderful
John Montesante
110. Looks amazing!
Jess Ica
He would have some amazing stories to tell! Frank would have witnessed so much in his life. Amazing!
Lisa Simms
Wow he does not look 110 Go Franko!
Nanna Campbell
He does not look a day over 80. Well done and happy 110th Frank. Good luck Kristy McBain ( crispy bacon) 
Jackie Hansard
How lovely!!!
How lovely. Lives in Tilba!
And she’s a gem of an MP. Kristy is just fantastic!!!
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Bryce Wilson
Go Frank ! 
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Deborah Nicholls 
Just brilliant Kristy
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