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CWA to spotlight Kokoda trail experience

Andrew Mole (right) pictured with porter Robert during his July trek along the Kokoda Track. He’s set to share stories from the journey at the Dingwall CWA’s November gathering. Picture: Supplied
Peter Bannan

DINGWALL CWA will be transporting its members to the highlands of Papua New Guinea at its November gathering, and warmly invites interested locals to join them on the journey. Branch president Mary Fenton said journalist and political adviser Andrew Mole would be making a presentation at the meeting about the annual Colin Sinclair Scholarship program, […]

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