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Fix this textJournal of the New South Wales Teachers Federation
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Fix this textNovember 14, 2011 Vol 92 No 11
Fix this textTeachers demand fair offer
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Fix this textFederation members gave overwhelming support to further
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Fix this textFederation Members at the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club voted for further action on November 29 if necessary.
Fix this textBob Lipscombe
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Fix this textMembers of the Teachers Federa-
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