AS the countdown to Christmas wound down, the bustle in the malls kicked-up a gear, with shoppers making the most of the last weekend before the big day.
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The malls and the car-parks were jam-packed as the festive season hit fever pitch, while Christmas sales have given a small boost to local retailers, some pointed-out it had been quieter than previous years.
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On the streets, buskers, young and old, belted out carols on the main street in the hope shoppers might be able to peel off a few dollars to spare.
Photos: Peter Hardin.