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SPRINKLER SMUGNESS DRAINS WATER TOWER In the overdeveloped southeast a long hot shower is a seditious act. A BIT OF SPEED, A LOT OF DRIVING Mildura show society ex-pres fined for drug, firearms offences. PARADISE IS JOBS & WATER Why Tongan grape pickers prefer dust and flies to the beach. EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY Two dogs dead as detectives track down a long lost mate. WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE Friends left drugs at aged care worker’s house for cops to find. YEAR THAT ENDED THE NOUGHTIES History that made it into the pages of the Watchman. LIVING HIGH ON THE HOG How to catch a boar with a bulldozer. And other pig stories. TAIL-END TREV DEFIES TIME Triathlete has a lot of miles but still runs well – with additives. PEACE IN THARGO AFTER THE WAR Male matron brings a touch of Thai to the corner country.
16-23 December 2009
THIS IS the last Warrego Watchman for 2009. A big fat thank-you to all our subjects, readers and advertisers for keeping us occupied these past six months. We close to catch our breath and tinker with our machinery for a month. The first edition in 2010 is Wednesday 20 January. The aim is bigger, brighter and better. We need more numbers, so think about subscribing.
 
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Heavy sprinkler use drains Cunnamulla’s 450,000 litre water tower.
Buddy Holly Santa and his trim elf give the oldies a Christmas lights tour
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS
The Seckold family suspect baits killed two of their dogs.
Paroo councillors adopted their annual report at the last meeting of the year.
Lek and Robert Wall enjoy the quiet life
after the Middle East and Derby.
Henry Gaulton’s Ring-a-Rosie takes a break from whippersnipping the yard.
Herb Wharton and Christine Monaghan at the Cunnamulla museum party.
 
Trevor Wighton, 77, is comfortable carrying the red lantern for the tri club.