Ron & Heather ChesherPrint Page 
Chesher Park commemorates Ron and Heather Chesher for their services to the community. Both Heather and Ron Chesher were awarded Moruya's 2018 'Citizen of the Year' award.
Ron Chesher, also known by many as Mr Big was awarded his OAM on 26 January 1988 by the Governor General of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephen for service to veterans, to surf life saving and to the community. Ron Chesher wsa a life member of the Moruya Surf Club.
Moruya Surf Club like many other clubs did not have the numbers to sustain itself during World War Two. In 1942 the flags were lowered, and they would not be raised again until 1946 with a young Chesher playing a pivotal role in the successful reformation of the club and taking on the role of President in 1951. He obtained his Bronze Medallion in the 1947/48 season and his Instructors Certificate the following season. In his two decades as President, Ron would be a driving force for Moruya and a strong advocate for the Far South Coast in general going on to serve as Branch President. In 2016 he became a Life Member for Surf Life Saving Australia.
Location
| Address: | River Street, Chesher Park, Moruya, 2537 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.905224 Long: 150.07417 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Link: | https://www.beagleweekly.com.au/pos… |
Dedication
Chesher Park
In recognition of Ron and Heather Chesher
