Australia's oldest living person has survived two world wars, two global pandemics, and family tragedy. As he celebrates another birthday, he still loves life.
It may not have been an accolade he strove for but the oldest living Australian, Frank Mawer, says he's enjoying each day.Dexter Kruger in July 2021 at the age of 111Celebrating his 110th birthday today, he says he's seen it all — surviving two World Wars, two global pandemics, and the tragic deaths of loved ones."I have six children, 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren," he says proudly.
"Occasionally I would pass the office, put my gaze on her, and take her out to get some ice cream," he says.After the wedding, as a conscientious objector, Mr Mawer refused to partake in World War II. "I became interested in religion when I was about 18, and the concept was that you don't take up arms or shoot anybody," he says.
Instead of fighting overseas, he worked on the construction of a building to house ammunition for the Australian Army in North Queensland.
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