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Hall full for Oz Day

THE KOOWEERUP Hall was full to capacity on Wednesday as residents celebrated Australia Day and those in their community who worked tirelessly without thanks.
Young and old, residents dressed up in Australian colours, donned flag tattoos and waved the flag in celebration of the special day.

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