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Half century reunion for Coonamble’s ‘Hello Girls’

08/07/2026 by The Coonamble Times
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The long fight for better hearing

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The long and colourful history of Coonamble Poultry Club

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140 Year Anniversary

Celebrate 140 Years of the Coonamble Times. See our comprehensive historical timeline. Browse a selection of historical editions of the Coonamble Times. Read our 140 year anniversary editorial & historical stories. Check out the messages from the supporters of local, independent news. There’s plenty to tell so revisit this anniversary feature as we add content over the coming months.

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08 July 2026

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It’s been 50 years since Coonamble’s team of telephonists lost their jobs to technology. 📞

Read all about their recent reunion in the latest edition of the Coonamble Times OR check it out as this week's featured story at: www.coonambletimes.com.au/half-century-reunion-for-coonambles-hello-girls/
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