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A worthy flag bear-er for Palmer

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For generations, Palmer’s ‘Bear Rock’ has been as iconic to the Mid Murray town as vines are to the Barossa.

Those who have travelled over the hill on the way to Mannum will be familiar with the striking polar bear-shaped rock, sitting atop his granite perch, off to the left as the road winds its way down Palmer Hill.

For children, especially, looking out for the bear is thrilling in the m...


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