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RECENTLY, World War Two veteran Robert Greaves, who will turn 102 this Sunday 5 October, was thrilled to hear of the birth of his great-great-grandson, Anders Robert Steegstra. Zac Steegstra and Naomi are the proud parents of Anders. Zac’s mother is Angela Steegstra and nanna is Trina Jones. Anders was born at Grampians Health Ballarat where both his father and grandmother were born. “A big healthy boy and I really love his second name,” said Mr Greaves. Pictured are Trina Jones, Angela Steegstra, Robert Greaves, baby Anders and Zac Steegstra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

RECENTLY, World War Two veteran Robert Greaves, who will turn 102 this Sunday 5 October, was thrilled to hear of the birth of his great-great-grandson, Anders Robert Steegstra. Zac Steegstra and Naomi are the proud parents of Anders. Zac’s mother is Angela Steegstra and nanna is Trina Jones. Anders was born at Grampians Health Ballarat […]<\/p>\n

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