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Irish eyes are smiling PARKDALE House Aged Care resident Peter “Hank” Jackson is regarded by staff and fellow residents as a comical character - and especially so on St Patrick’s Day – 17 March. The bubbly Irishman often entertains with his harmonica and loves to show off his three brightly dressed leprechauns. He has had an interesting career in the music industry – even working alongside The Beatles at their Abbey Rd
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