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A local community newspaper produced by The Western Community Centre and Hamilton's Fraser High School.

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Fraser High School Commencement Dates for 2012Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 January

Year 12 and 13 re-enrolment and course con!rmation Peer Support Training on both days

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