The Victorian Labor day long weekend has drawn many visitors to the Swan Hill Region this weekend. New faces everywhere, including these three Westmeadows (Melbourne) golfers. Playing their drives on the par four, 14th hole at Murray Downs are L to R Wayne Brasher, Jamie Papal and Hugh McKenna. Picture and Video: Rob Duffield.
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