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Summer on the Green

The local Chinese Dance Troupe and Mandarin Opera entertained. Information stalls representing community groups, including Waterloo Residents Community Gardens and Milk Crate Theatre, NGOs Shelter NSW and Mission Australia, and government agencies were present.

John Lanksy and Anthony Dillon kept up the supply of sausages and onions for the hungry crowd. Photo: Lyn Turnbull
John Lanksy and Anthony Dillon kept up the supply of sausages and onions for the hungry crowd. Photo: Lyn Turnbull

Despite the drizzling rain people enjoyed the afternoon. Children played on the giant waterslide and some cuddled baby farm animals or ventured to the reptile tent to pat the young crocodile.

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