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The front page of the South Western Times during the first week of January 1982.

The front page of the South Western Times during the first week of January 1982. Credit: South Western Times

Times’ headlines from 1982

Kate FieldingSouth Western Times

Thu, 29 November 2018 5:25PM

Bunbury’s first 1982 baby.

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Bunbury’s first 1982 baby. Picture: South Western Times

Eski Ice advertisement from 1982.

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Eski Ice advertisement from 1982. Picture: South Western Times

Social from the Bunbury trots.

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Social from the Bunbury trots. Picture: South Western Times

Dr Ernie Manea was selected as Personality of the Year in the trotting industry.

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Dr Ernie Manea was selected as Personality of the Year in the trotting industry. Picture: South Western Times

Liquorland advertisements show prices were a little lower for alcohol in 1982.

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Liquorland advertisements show prices were a little lower for alcohol in 1982. Picture: South Western Times

A new switchboard worth more than $150,000 was installed at the Bunbury telephone exchange.

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A new switchboard worth more than $150,000 was installed at the Bunbury telephone exchange. Picture: South Western Times

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