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Old 10-06-2006, 08:15   #26
g jones
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Re: July 1st 1916 - 2006

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Originally Posted by garinda
(Glad this missing thread has reappeared.)

Take a deep breath Jaysay, but I'm in favour of the leader of our council being involved with this memorial event.

He's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.

I for one would be very disappointed if our civic leaders weren't involved with this anniversary, and don't see it as stealing anyone's thunder. In a democracy it's their duty.
I agree Gary. I hope Peter delivers a poignant speech. I believe I will have to speak, so if so, I'll post it first here if I can. I have been thinking about this for a while and it bothers me that time dims the memory.
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