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understanding and harmony amongst the community. In 1996, in recognition of her national and international contribution towards bringing awareness to
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gave them this opportunity because they were allocated a community broadcasting licence in 1984. The station was initially broadcast from the
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Kangaroo, Kangaroo, Where Have You Been? : Nursery Rhymes and
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