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Adelaide River War Cemetery groundskeeper Rob Thorne finds solace among the graves

Rob Thorne, groundskeeper at Adelaide River War Cemetery, cares for 435 graves, outnumbering the local population. He recently restored the cemetery after March floods damaged the grounds and fence, facing risks from wildlife like pigs, buffaloes, and crocodiles. Thorne finds pride in growing roses and remembers individuals like Daisy Martin and Vietnam veteran Reginald Hedley Hilliar, witnessing descendants reunite with their ancestors' resting places.