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How Annette Hall accidentally spent 20 years as 'mum' to Far North boaties

She's kept tabs on boaties with twice-daily calls, unpaid, from her living room overlooking Doubtless Bay for 20 years - but has now signed off for the last time.

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How Annette Hall accidentally spent 20 years as 'mum' to Far North boatiesShe's kept tabs on boaties with twice-daily calls, unpaid, from her living room overlooking Doubtless Bay for 20 years - but has now signed off for the last time.
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