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Departing pint at Purvies

Seasoned Purvies regulars Stephen Beetham, Ian McLeod and Stephen Raszkiewicz give a final cheers to their favourite pub. Photo: Eleanor Wilson
By Eleanor Wilson

Hundreds of locals flocked to revered Pakenham pub The Drake Tavern - affectionately known as Purvies - on Saturday 13 […]

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