Audio from the unveiling of the memorial seats for Chrissy Witoko and Carmen Rupe. The seats, located on the corner of Cuba and Vivian Streets, were installed and unveiled on 1 October 2022. A special thank you to the speakers for allowing this event to be recorded and shared.
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