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Dignified resting place for veteran of two world wars

18 Nov 09 | War veteran Albert Patrick Patterson was given the send-off and grave he deserved on Remembrance Day, more than 45 years after he died.

Farewell to Cessnock Bonds factory

18 Nov 09 | The curtain will come down on one of the city’s longest running industries on December 18 when the Bonds Wear Cessnock clothing factory closes.

Miss Cessnock City gala presentation tomorrow night

18 Nov 09 | Six young women have entered the 2009 Miss Cessnock City quest that will be contested at Cessnock Ex-Services Club tomorrow night.

Cessnock City Council rangers receive national award

Eggs changes on the menu

Security cameras still in limbo

Fred Hollows exhibition at Cessnock Library

Latest Cessnock City Hall of Fame inductees announced

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Maitland and Cessnock:

23°C - 39°C Chance afternoon shower/thunderstorm.

MULTIMEDIA

SLIDESHOW: Dust storm hits Cessnock City

23 Sep 09 | Photos of the eerie sunrise that left our town cloaked in dust on September 23, 2009.

SLIDESHOW: Cessnock Fire Station centenary

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SPORT

Cup day in honour of Robert Thompson

18 Nov 09 | The well-supported Reigning Cash took out the Robert Thompson Cup at Broadmeadow races on Sunday.

Fifth century of the Cessnock cricket season

18 Nov 09 | Paxton third grade opening batsman Adam Bice became the fifth Cessnock District Cricket Association player to notch up a ton this season.

Australia's Biggest Convoy in Cessnock next week

Cessnock junior rep cricketers perform well

Around district greens

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Kookaburra statue for Kurri

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