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vetaffairs
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Fix this textNOVEMBER 1991
Fix this textDouble century for WA veterans
Fix this textTWO West Australian vete-
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Fix this textMr William Barrett, of Bun-
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Fix this textMr Barrett’s birthday was on
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Fix this textMr Barrett (left) and Mr White clasp hands as a testament to their long friendship.
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Fix this text1942, a critical year in Australian history,
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