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Vale 'The Mayor of Parramatta': Ken Thornett dies, aged 78
Parramatta legend and former New South Wales and Australian representative Ken Thornett has died, aged 78.
Parramatta legend and former New South Wales and Australian representative Ken Thornett has died, aged 78.
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