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Poto Williams’ maiden speech

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 8:39 am, January 30th, 2014 - 3 comments
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3 comments on “Poto Williams’ maiden speech ”

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  1. Tracey 1
    30 January 2014 at 12:34 pm

    Good stuff

  2. fender 2
    30 January 2014 at 3:20 pm

    A fine speech from an inspirational woman, well done Poto and all the best for the hard work ahead.

  3. Henry Ford 3
    31 January 2014 at 9:09 am

    Well done Poto Williams.
    1 Thessalonians 5:11
    Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

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