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Come And Check Out The New And Improved Ted Summerton Reserve By Latrobe City - 29th April 2011 - Back to News Tuesday 3 May, 10.30am
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Ted Summerton Reserve, Vale St Moe
Come along and see the redeveloped site before it hosts its first big match on Saturday 7 May.
Latrobe City mayor, Darrell White and Cr Lisa Price will be in attendance at the reserve along with representatives from local user groups and sporting clubs.
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