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    Farewell Professor Emma Johnston (1973–2025) Proud daughter of the West 

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    I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be convening music classes for seniors

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    Join the ‘Litterati’ to clean up the West and improve your wellbeing

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    I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … become an international tennis official

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    Tony's love of tennis led him to train as a line umpire and begin a rewarding career.
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    I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … study a degree in comedy

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