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Carollers in full voice

14/12/2015

THE eager crowds turned out en-masse to celebrate Christmas carols in Mount Evelyn on Saturday 12 December, from 10am to noon. During the event there were carols by the local primary school choir, as well as an appearance from the Mount Evelyn CFA fire truck and the big man himself, Santa. Pictured are Lara, 8, and Maddie, 7, with ‘Boo’ the Safety Bear. Picture: GREG CARRICK 148441_01

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