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The Russians came – and went!

On 22 May 1960, nearly 400 people attended an unusual event for Healesville. A Home for Aged Russian Refugees was officially opened in Mt Riddell Road by His Grace, the Archbishop of Melbourne, prior to which Russian Orthodox priest, Archbishop Savva conducted a religious service,…

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