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Season 16 • Episode 28 • Ita Tells Me So (Part 1)
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Australian Story Season 16, Episode 28: Ita Tells Me So (Part 1)
Ita Buttrose and those closest to her go on the record with their recollections of a trail blazing career and a momentous period in Australia's social history in Part One of a candid, moving, and surprising double episode. Watch Australian Story Season 16, Episode 28 Ita Tells Me So (Part 1) in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Australian Story Season 16, Episode 28 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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