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SYDNEY defied predictions of a gloomy 2009 with its biggest-ever New Year party and fireworks display last night.
An estimated 1.5million revellers watched the Australian city's EUR 1.75million celebrations, in which 120,000 firework shells and shooting comets were launched from barges, waterfront buildings and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.See the full content of this document
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Bright Start to World in 2009 ; Recession Takes a Back Seat As Fireworks Light Up Night Skies
The party, one of the first to kick off New Year celebrations around the world, comes against economic warnings that up to one m...
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