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Pilbara man wins battle to be buried in hometown of more than 60 years

A living piece of history in Western Australia's north has won his battle to be buried in the town he has called home for more than six decades.    

Arnold Carter, 96, has lived in Port Hedland since 1962 and wishes to be buried in the pioneer cemetery after he dies, on a small hill overlooking the long sandy beach just outside the town centre.

But the cemetery is closed, which forced Mr Carter to ask the state government for permission.

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