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First Hand - Two Men from Tūākau
Television (Full Length Episode) – 1993
I thought it was a fabulous way to go. I hate the thought of him being at home on his own.– Athel Parsons' neighbour Cheryl is pleased her old friend died peacefully, during a lawn bowling trip
In the reception area Lynn is churning out sandwiches for hundreds — better to have too many, than to run short.– Narrator Michael Keir-Morrissey describes the work behind a successful send-off
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