TWIN brothers Jim and George Price celebrated their 94th birthday together on Friday.
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Not only brothers, but great friends, the pair attribute their long lives to good health.
The pair grew up on the family farm in Manangatang.
George still lives in Manangatang however Jim now lives in Horsham.
Jim said he and his brother grew up working on the farm, rabbiting, camping and playing many sports including footy, cricket and tennis.
He said their four younger sisters also influenced their interests.
"They took us out dancing," he said.
"We enjoyed it, still do."
Jim said the family liked to play card games when they got together, a legacy which started with the brothers as they were growing up.
"We played a lot of cards when we were young, there was nothing else to do," he said.
The brothers both served in the Second World War, Jim in the Middle East and Papua New Guinnea and George in Darwin.
Jim said although the pair wanted to be stationed in the same place it was not possible as they were brothers.
George and his late wife Joyce share five children, Douglas, Glenda, Rhonda, Lionel and Neil, 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Jim and his late wife Val share seven children, Terry, Robyn, Oscar, Gary, Greg, Jeff and Ricky as well as nine grandchildren.
George's son Neil Price said his father was an inspiration.
"Dad's been a good role model to us," he said.
"Thanks to dad we love singing and dancing and acting."
Lionel Price said their father had influenced them in a positive way.
"He has taught us good values," he said.
Jim and George celebrated their birthday with a family lunch at the Horsham RSL.