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Family of Bob Fulton offered a full state funeral after backflip from NSW government – Wide World of Sports
Government caves in after public backlash
The family of rugby league Immortal Bob Fulton will be offered a state funeral after a backflip from the New South Wales state government.
The government had initially planned a memorial service at the SCG, similar to that afforded to Tom Raudonikis after his death last month.
However, after widespread public backlash, premier Gladys Berejiklian has backed down.
“Given groundswell community support, I have overruled the official advice I received and make this offer in recognition of Mr Fulton’s…
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