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www.pilbaraecho.com.au Edition 122 Vol. 3 - 2 - 3 October 2010
FIRE STATION ANNIVERSARY
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Roebourne Fire Station celebrates 30 years of service.
Three pages of job opportunties this week. Starts page 25
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The colours of this beautiful country Accomplished and emerging artists, traditional stories and stunning Pilbara imagery was once again on show at this year’s ‘Colours of our Country’ Aboriginal September. art exhibition in Perth on the 22nd
• Hon Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia, Sam Walsh - Chief executive Rio Tinto Iron Ore and Australia and artist Allery Sandy.
This year 57 Pilbara Aboriginal artists showcased 232 paintings, artefacts and
textiles at the exhibition..
Full story page 7 FLACCO & THE SANDMAN BROOM! BROOM!! October 16 @ Roebourne Community Hall, October 15 @ Walkington Theatre, 7.30pm 2.30pm Free event Tickets - $25 adult. October 17 @ Walkington Theatre, 10.30am Tickets on sale now! Tickets - $15 adult/child. Family pass available. THE ADVENTURES OF ALVIN BOLLYWOOD 2010 October 16 @ Walkington Theatre & Amphitheatre, SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA EXPLORER 6.30pm Tickets - $25 adult/$20 child. October 17 @ Walkington Theatre, 1.30 & 4pm 2-8pm Sun 24 october $15 adult/child. Family pass available. Tickets on sale now! ShaRpE aVENuE KaRRaTha CHECK OUT THE: ✹ Master BBQ Chef Competition ✹ Chocolate Strings ✹ Food & Drink Available FESTIVAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS RUN ALL OCTOBER - For a full lisitng of events visit www.pilbaraecho.com.au ✹ Market Stalls ✹ Local Entertainment & Music EV
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