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The Workies' Sophie Milne and Raymond Johns (far right), with the the award recipients Georgia McConnell and Brooke Jordan, and the Y's Men's Club's Geoff Webb. Picture: Martin Hogan
Lachlan Gould

TWO Broken Hill students have been awarded $10,000 in local scholarships, helping them take the next step toward their dream careers. The Y’s Men’s Club, in partnership with the Workies Club, has announced the winners of The Y’s Men’s Educational Scholarship. Brooke Jordan and Georgia McConnell both received $5000 to help complete their studies. “I […]

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