31 May, 2011 : - One of Australia’s all time surfing greats from the 60’s and 70’s, Russell Hughes passed away in Quebec, Canada on 26th of May 2011 after a long fight with bowel cancer. Originally from Brisbane Queensland, Russell began his surfing career with the Surfers Paradise Surf Lifesaving Club in the early sixties. He left home at 14 years of age...

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