LESLIE Bodinnar was nicknamed Rusty, but if you looked at his career and community involvement, you'd think otherwise.

He was a Balranald Shire councillor, Justice of the Peace, Masonic Lodge member, citizen of the year, author and producer.

Leslie died peacefully at Balranald Hospital on April 2, aged 90.

Son Matt told mourners in a eulogy that in his early years, Leslie and his brother, Barry...