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Tribute to Myrtle Hooper, one of the Swan Hill region’s best known and most loved characters

Lillian Altman

Myrtle Hooper, one of the Swan Hill region’s best known and most loved characters, passed away peacefully on May 29. At age 108, she was also believed to be one of the oldest people in Australia. As a tribute to Myrtle, The Guardian today reproduces an article by Megan McGregor first published in Your Swan Hill […]

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