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MOUNT Eliza Fire Brigade swapped sirens for sleigh bells over Christmas, teaming up with Santa to deliver the iconic Australian Open trophies to the Mt Eliza tennis club. The visit was the final stop for the “AO on the Road” tour, before the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup (Men’s) and the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup (Women’s) make their way to Rod Laver Area for this month’s grand slam.The trophies proved a winner with kids and adults alike, with locals taking the opportunity to nab a photo with Santa and the biggest prizes in Australian tennis. Mount Eliza Fire Brigade Captain Mark…