Southern Free Times - 12th March 2015

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BROTHER and sister Clay, 3, and Rhani Dorey, 6, enjoy the Stanthorpe rodeo. The event, a long tradition in Stanthorpe attracted competitors and spectators from all over Southern Queensland and Northern NSW. Southern Free Times photographer TERRY WEST was on-hand to capture the action and the fun. Turn to page 11 and our Rural Links section for more pictures from the rodeo.

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