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Long Tan battle honoured

THE 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan will be marked with a civic dinner.
CARDINIA Shire mayor Bill Ronald, mayoress Jillian Ronald and councillors will host the dinner on Friday 29 September at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham.
Any Vietnam veterans who want to attend should contact Lenoar Gullquist on 5945 4338.

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