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Fairfield Library History

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84 Arthur Street Fairfield

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Fairfield House Library

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Fairfield House Library with Commodore 64 computer

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Fairfield House Library hall way

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Fairfield House Library staff desk

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Fairfield House Library study space

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Fairfield House Library display

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Fairfield House Library Children's Section

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Fairfield House Library bathroom

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Fairfield Library before opening 1999

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Fairfield Library exterior before opening 1999

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Fairfield Library before opening customer service desk 1999

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Setting up Fairfield Library before opening in 1999

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266 Gower Street, Preston, VIC 3072
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