21 - Family
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The fire at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Childers on June 23, 2000 changed lives forever. It took young men and women way too soon and caused immeasurable trauma to those who escaped the building that night. They would return home a very different version of the carefree backpacker who set off on the travel adventure of a lifetime, leaving families to pick up the pieces. Written and produced by Paul Cochrane Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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