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18 December 1997

IT'S not easy to be cynical about Christmas even if we do have to suffer Harry Secombe, Prince Charles and their ``chums'' singing their Christmas carols. It's equally difficult to assess the revolutionary role of chocolate in the Willy Wonka Factory, so I'll just have to list my favourites for the festive season, the weepies, the complete turkeys and the republican film list with guest star Liam Averill. Free article

Editor's desk

18 December 1997

I'm pleased to say we can add to the controversy over the Progressive Democrats financial affairs. The Sunday Business Post carried details last weekend of donors to the party, including thousands of pounds from beef baron Larry Goodman and similar donations from Toyota Cars, Tara Mines and other business interests towards election expenses.

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