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Festive fruiters get into the spirit

Stanthorpe backpackers working in the region’s strawberry fields have not let hard labour get in the way of their Christmas spirit. Although they commence work each day at 5am, the crew has shown that festive cheer is at the fore! From the team here at the Southern Free Times we, too, wish you a very merry Christmas and season’s greetings!

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