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ANGLICANNEWS a magazine for the Anglican Community of Canberra & Goulburn Vol. 37 No. 1 February 2020
FROM BISHOP MARK NEW JINDABYNE CHURCH 40 YEARS FOR MU JOIN AN EfM Group
Bishop Mark's Read about a new Mothers' Union has Learn how you can
reflects on the church initiative in a 40th Birthday join an Exploring
bushfires Jindabyne celebration Faith Matters group
page 2 page 5 page 5 page 6
On Fire Fronts for Jesus
The site of St Saviour's Church in Quaama, with the bell tower still standing
It has been a summer like no Diocese, including three in the 29th, before conditions changed during the morning. They parted
other for the Diocese of Canberra & Cobargo district. and spared the town. The Currowan the pews to make sleeping cubicles,
Goulburn. Beginning in November, Many of our churches have been Fire to the east also began to spread one family camped in the vestry,
fires have been burning across the providing emergency relief and rapidly on the 26th November. others in the hall and office. Then
Diocese for almost three months, pastoral care to those affected in a A bushfire-generated firestorm they waited, glued to the Fires Near
from Batemans Bay to the Victorian multitude of ways by the fires. formed and reached the town of Me app that showed the frightening
border, to the east and west of Nerriga on 21 December where extent of the growth and size of fires
‘In the first chapter of his second
Braidwood, south of Canberra, 27 homes were lost and four as they began to join up. Later they
letter to the Corinthians the Apostle
around Cooma and Adaminaby, homes were also lost in Araluen. lost power and communications.
Paul praises “the God and Father
and in the west at Batlow and Braidwood Life Centre, a joint Over a period of 10 days the
of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
Tumbarumba. Around one third venture with the Anglican Church, continued page 3
of compassion and the God of all
of Parishes, and more than half of has been tirelessly providing food,
comfort who comforts us in all our
those in NSW, have been impacted clothing and other support since
troubles so that we can comfort
by fires. these fires broke out to its east and
those in any trouble”. Recent
It is estimated around 1000 homes west. Volunteers worked on many
troubles in our Diocese have put
have been destroyed across the projects such as putting together
many of us under great pressure.
Diocese and several hundreds more back packs of supplies for children
At the same time we have seen
damaged, with final figures yet to needing to return to school.
God’s promise fulfilled as servants
be released. There has also been When Moruya received the
of Christ have displayed Christ-like
extensive damage to commercial evacuation orders on New Year’s Eve,
compassion in caring for their
and agricultural infrastructure, The Reverend Linda Chapman went
neighbours and communities.’
including major losses to pine into town and opened the church
~ Bishop Mark
plantations and orchards in the and parish hall for others who began
foothills of the Snowy Mountains. One of the first fires in the Diocese to arrive that morning shaken and
The pines typically take 35 years and started in the Tallaganda National anxious. A young family, partners
the orchards between five-seven Park to the west of Braidwood on of those out fighting the fires, some
years to reach maturity. Tragically, 26th November 2019 and threatened parishioners and others including An exhausted firefighter sleeping in
several lives have been lost in the Braidwood on the evening of the various animals found their way in St John's Moruya
ANGLICANNEWS February 2020
Bishop Mark Writes ...
Sometimes everyday words fail to has been re-assuring – the capacity
capture the essence of what we have of human beings for service and
experienced. sacrifice, the beauty and necessity of
Visiting Cobargo in the aftermath genuine community. Some of what
of the devastating bushfires Monica has been revealed has been sobering
and I noticed a sign in the bookshop – the illusion of our invincibility as
window – ‘Post-apocalyptic fiction affluent Westerners, the dreadful
moved to current affairs section’. It’s a impact our lifestyle is having on our
reminder of how events have pushed natural environment.
our post-Christian society back to Apocalyptic events foreshadow the
the half-remembered resources of coming of a new world. What world
theological and Christian language. might the fires foreshadow? Perhaps
We’ve contrasted disasters of a world where we learn to trust
‘biblical proportions’ and wept over and acknowledge God in all things.
those who’ve ‘laid down their lives Perhaps a world where we commit
for others’. ourselves to renewing our local
What of ‘apocalyptic’? I believe it’s community organisations so we will do, not what I or we think others followers and disciples them into a
used to convey the unprecedented have capacity to respond to similar should do. It touches on our prayers, life of poverty, meekness, mercy and
scale of the fires and their capacity disasters in the future. Perhaps our purchases and our priorities. persecution we get a glimpse of what
to produce feelings of horror and a world where we move beyond Many of us will be reading through repentance looks like.
dread. There is, however, the literal polarization to develop a holistic and Matthew’s gospel in our churches this The fires have brought terrible
meaning of apocalyptic – that is, shared response to climate change. year. In that gospel Jesus begins his tragedy to our Diocese and its
to unveil or uncover. Drawing on Apocalyptic events call us to public ministry with an apocalyptic people. So many have led the way in
this background, I want to consider repentance. By repentance I mean announcement – ‘Repent, for the caring for the wounded and weeping
three ways in which the fires have something more than standard kingdom of heaven has come near’ with those who weep. Wouldn’t it be
indeed been apocalyptic. New Year’s resolutions. Repentance (Matthew 4:17). What has been long great if we could also lead the way in
Apocalyptic events reveal what has is nothing less than a change of hidden is coming into plain view. heeding the summons to repent and
been hidden or forgotten. I believe the mind that re-aligns our lives in light A new world is coming, with God so receive the new life that Jesus is
fires have brought into view truths of the new world that is coming. as King. It’s time to get ready for it always willing to give us?
and realities easily overlooked. Repentance is always lived out in the and repent. As Jesus calls His first
Some of what has been revealed first person. It’s about what I and we
Clergy Moves
Following the completion of his ministry extension on 11.01.2020
Bishop Trevor Edwards resigned as Assistant Bishop of C&G from
that date. A number of wonderful farewells have been held for +Trevor
and he has been granted an ATO (12.01.2020).
The Venerable David Ruthven has resigned as Rector of Wagga Wagga
Parish and Archdeacon of Wagga Wagga and various committees
effective from 01.03.2020. David will take up a new appointment
as Rector of North Pine Anglican Church in the Diocese of South
Queensland. David has served Jesus and this Diocese faithfully and
skillfully over many years including in recent times as the Chair
of The Episcopal Election Nominations Committee, Chair of The
Riverina Anglican College and Deputy Chair of the Diocesan Schools The Reverend Gaynor Elder has been licensed as Hon Acting Chaplain
Commission. Thank you David. (Deacon) p/t The Canberra Hospital (30.01.2020).
The Reverend Jonathan Cole has resigned as Assistant Priest Canberra The Right Reverend Allan Ewing has been licensed as Locum Rector
(from 23.01.2020) to take up a teaching position at The Googong Woden from 29.11.2020 (30.01.2020).
Anglican School.
The Reverend Tim Hall has been licensed as Assoc Priest Gungahlin
The Reverend Sallyanne Hart retired in December 2019. (4.02.2020).
The Reverend Wendy Bloomfield has been licensed as Hon Assoc The Reverend Trent McGrath will be licensed as Chaplain & Missioner
Priest (p/t) at Kaleen-Giralang-Lawson from 01.02.2020 (30.01.2020). (Deacon) Snowy Mountains Ministry (08.02.2020).
The Reverend James Coats has been licensed as Assoc Chaplain, The Reverend Guy Matthew’s three year term as Area Dean South
Canberra Grammar School from 01.01.2020 (06.02.2020). Canberra expired and we thank him for his excellent service.
The Reverend Dave McLennan was elected Area Dean, for the South
The Venerable Carol Wagner will be Canberra Deanery by his peers on 6.02.2020 & licensed from that date.
consecrated on the 22nd of February 2020 In light of the impending consecration of Archdeacon Carol Wagner
at 11am in St Saviour's Cathedral. as Assistant Bishop The Reverend Rebecca Newland has agreed to
serve as Archdeacon, The South Coast, Monaro and Alpine (ie the
South Coast & Parishes of Southern Monaro, Berridale & Cooma).
AnglicanNews The Parish of Queanbeyan will return to the Archdeaconry of South
Editor: Alison Payne Address: GPO Box 1981, Canberra, ACT 2601 Canberra.
Phone: 02 6245 7154 Advertising: enquiries to the editor. The Venerable Dr Brian Douglas has had his South Canberra
Email: alison.payne@anglicands.org.au ISSN 2207-6484 Archdeacon’s license amended to include the parish of Queanbeyan
Articles for each edition need to be submitted by the 25th day of the previous month.
Any statements or opinions expressed in articles published in this newspaper are from February 2020.
attributed to the identified author and are not necessarily endorsed by or representative The Reverend Dr Guerin Tueno has been licensed as Acting Rector
of the Diocese or its officers.
Locum Weston from 01.01.2020 (30.01.2020).
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district had three evacuation orders.
Linda wrote: ‘During one of the
worst days, when we were refugees
in our own church, I wrote up a list
of activities for the day in order to
keep us occupied. The kids loved the
pom-pom making. And I invited
people to meditate at various times
during the day. I cleared a space
in the parish office and a few of
us gathered there. Amid fear and
anxiety, swirling orange smoke,
and the constant sound of planes
filling up with water from the river,
we joined in wordless prayer. As we
finished one session, and remained
sitting in silence, I knew God in the
stillness at the heart of it all. Our
little evacuation centre became a
place of grounded care.’
Elsewhere on the South Coast,
St Saviour’s Anglican Church at
Quaama, in the Parish of Cobargo/
Bermagui was destroyed, along with
the homes of two parishioners. You
can read the story from Locum
Priest, Reverend Mandy Wheatley, at Bishop Designate Carol Wagner, Sue and Reverend Mandy Wheatley at the Narooma Evacuation Centre
https://www.eternitynews.com.au/ hearing their stories of escape; of family lost their home and much volunteers were mobilised to serve
australia/cobargo-quaama-brogo- panic, disbelief and confusion at farm property. Acting Rector Ken in local evacuation centres. At the
lessons-from-the-fires-of-hell/ the intensity of the fire; of losing Day says, ‘2 Corinthians chapter five height of the emergency the centres
Over 30 Anglican parishioners and farms, sheds, animals, feed for verse 14 says “Christ's love compels in Batemans Bay, Narooma and
more than 20 families with children their stocks and also losing their us” in reaching out to those affected Bega each registered over 4000
at the South Coast Anglican Schools homes. At St Peter’s Anglican by fires’. On Thursday the 9th of evacuees. Several church buildings
have lost houses. Principal of School Broulee the administration January 2020 they had an ‘open day’ were also opened to provide respite
Sapphire Coast Anglican College, building was destroyed, as well as to enable people to come and share and temporary accommodation for
Mrs Tracey Gray, took up the teaching and maintenance staff in fellowship, to have a quiet time tourists and locals. Diocesan clergy
gruelling task of calling staff and spaces, communications, outdoor in the church, to enjoy food, and to served as Disaster Recovery and RFS
families in fire affected areas, equipment and grounds. request a time of prayer. This was Chaplains alongside their regular
Fires then started in the west also repeated on Sunday the 12th of pastoral duties.
of the Diocese, and on the 4th January. They had available clothing, In the first week of January
of January the Dunn’s Road fire drinks and food on many large the Diocese launched a Bishop’s
destroyed twenty properties as well tables, which helped many. Bushfire Appeal (see advertisement
as fruit orchards in Batlow. The fires Tarcutta and Adelong also assisted for details) in conjunction with
miraculously went around either Blazeaid, an organisation that Anglicare. The Appeal will close at
side of the small wooden church rebuilds farm fences, which set up the end of February. To date nearly
in Wondalga. Batlow has pulled a large camp of over 100 volunteers $200,000 has also been raised
together and the parish has been at the Adelong showground. They which will be used to provide direct
providing assistance to parishioners donated money to the Camp to assist assistance and support longer-term
and those in the community who with breakfast, dinner, and other pastoral responses. The Diocese has
lost their homes. Donations have meals and snacks for the volunteers, also received over $100,000 in funds
come from afar with a member of plus other expenses, and food that from external groups, which is being
Lavender Bay church in Sydney the parish ladies cooked. In addition distributed to affected families and
sending $500 to Batlow, raised from they supplied a dinner for the 100 individuals through parishes and
selling succulent plants. people on one evening. schools. The Diocese will also be
Janet Brandon, Merimbula/Eden In Tarcutta and Adelong, many From the outset of the crisis supporting bushfire affected parishes
volunteer families were evacuated and one Anglicare Disaster Recovery continued on page 4
PRAY FOR:
• dealing with people’s shock and ongoing trauma and counselling services to • the housing needed and land to locate emergency housing
aid this • reconnection of basic services such as power and water
• people with pre-existing illnesses exacerbated by the fires: mental and physical • good communication and cooperation between all those involved in assistance
• people hosting evacuees • addressing loss of income to businesses, farms and parishes from loss of
• rest and recovery for the volunteers and fire fighters who have worked long tourists
hours and days • rain and good weather to contain fires
• wisdom and strength for clergy and church leaders and for rest and resilience • continued safety in areas burnt out
• additional chaplains to provide support and gospel opportunities • enrolments at both South Coast Anglican Schools in view of loss of income in
• peace for those returning to burned areas and wisdom dealing with general those areas
anxiety
GIVE THANKS FOR:
• the way Anglicare and other associations have come together to support those • the vast and ongoing efforts of the volunteers of RFS and Emergency Services
in need • the opportunities to share the love of Jesus
• all the volunteers from churches and other community organisations who have • for the rain that has since fallen across much of the Diocese, extinguishing or
been working long hours with high expectations aiding control of many fires
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by giving them a six month respite seats! Classes at St Peter’s Anglican
from their Diocesan contributions. Church in Broulee were able to
Prayer has been a major part of
the Diocesan response. In the first
commence only a couple of days
later than scheduled. BUSHFIRE APPEAL
Thank you
half of January the Bishop convened
a video conference meeting with ‘Please pray that God will be
affected parishes to collect prayer merciful in helping us learn
points which were then used important lessons from these times.
throughout the Diocese. At least one I’m praying that as a Diocese our
online prayer meeting has been held trust in God’s word, our care for Thank you to everyone who has donated to
and another is planned for March 17 God’s world and our commitment Anglicare’s Bushfire and Emergency Relief Appeal.
(more details to come). to God’s mission will be stronger
In good news, the congregation in because of what we have gone
Your donations have already been used to bolster supplies at
Quaama met for the first time after through together.’ our existing emergency relief hubs on the South Coast. We
the fire on Sunday January 26 in the ~ Bishop Mark have also just employed a case manager to assist in providing
community hall – and ran out of direct emergency assistance in Bega, Quaama, Cobargo, Tilba
and Bermagui.
Anglicare is working with the Anglican Diocese of Canberra
and Goulburn to develop a long-term support plan as we are
aware that rebuilding and recovery will take many months.
This includes trauma support and pastoral care.
Anglicare Team at ‘Pop Up’ Relief Centre at Moruya
“Our property was impacted by the fires in December
but we know that many families have lost even more
than us. While rebuilding will take time and we are
still coming to terms with the shock of what we
experienced, we are encouraged by the support and
resilience of the local community.”
– Matt and Helen Austin
Anglicare NSW South, NSW
West & ACT offer emergency 1/51 Vulcan Street, Moruya.
relief and housing assistance Open: Mon – Fri 9am-5pm
through our offices at: Phone: 02 4474 7900
Anglicare Volunteers at Batemans Bay Evacuation Centre
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Dr Fiona Kotvojs, a parishioner who with her husband Alan has been volunteering to us at GPO Box 360, Canberra ACT 2600
with RFS, gave the address at the Narooma Australia Day Dinner. She shared of
Anglicare respects and honours our supporters and clients and their right to have their
her experiences on New Year’s Eve and as a member of the RFS and concluded privacy protected. Anglicare is committed to complying with the National Privacy Principles
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A new church for Jindabyne
as the Young Adults Pastor at St us all the way here.’
Faith’s Narrabeen for two years, and ‘The support we have received
before that as an Associate Pastor from BCA, the Diocese, the Parish,
in Sydney’s West for three years the broader Christian community,
after completing his BD at Moore and those already on the ground in
Theological College. Passionate Jindabyne has been so generous. We
about Jesus, the Bible, cultural are incredibly thankful to know that
engagement, and what God is doing God has not only put it on our hearts
in and through the church both to further the cause of Christ here in
locally and globally, Trent and his the Snowy’s but also on the hearts of
family are committed to establishing many grace-filled saints.’
a healthy gospel-saturated, Bible- Trent’s background in hospitality
based church in Jindabyne. As those and Alice’s background in outdoor
who already love the mountains, recreation should serve them well as
particularly snow sports, it was a they seek to make connections with
quick decision for Trent and Alice to the residents who work and play in
consider this new ministry position. the mountains seasonally and year-
Trent and Alice McGrath, and their Aid Australia in partnership with ‘We already co-owned a residence round.
three children, have moved from the Canberra Goulburn Anglican in Jindabyne because of our love of ‘We’re praying that God will use
Sydney’s Northern Beaches to the Diocese Exploratory Ministries the area as a summer and winter all of who we are to shine the light
village of Jindabyne to make Jesus Chaplaincy Unit (EMCU) to foster getaway for the family. When we of Christ and proclaim the gospel
known in the Snowy Mountains. a year-round, long-term, self- became aware of the state of the of grace in the Snowy’s. We hope in
Pastor Trent was commissioned as sustaining church in Jindabyne church and the huge opportunity God that we will see people come to
Chaplain to the Snowy Mountains that grows and serves the Snowy to revitalise it and reach the area faith in Jesus through this ministry
Ministry (SMM) on February 8 at a Mountains communities; a mission for the renown of Jesus, we both felt and those who profess faith in him to
service held at the Anglican Church that Trent and Alice are eager to convinced and called by the Holy be strengthened and live as sent ones
in Jindabyne. pursue under Jesus’ leadership and Spirit to see how far God might both locally and across the globe.’
The SMM is a gospel-centred with local Christian partnership. take us on the application process. It Please join together in this prayer for
initiative supported by Bush Church Prior to this role, Trent served seems as though he wanted to take the McGrath’s and Jindabyne.
Mothers' Union 40th Birthday Celebration
interviewing Anne Downing as the There was an interesting display of
only remaining original member. photographs and notes – ‘Looking
Patricia Stoddard spoke about the Back’ – and then after the service
history of the branch ‘Looking Back’ members enjoyed a delicious lunch
and the Diocesan President, Joan with Bishop Mark and Monica (our
Eberlé, spoke about Mothers’ Union Patron). Following the birthday
‘Looking Forward’. We welcomed cake, Reverend Joan Smith officially
visitors from Newcastle, Junee and admitted them both to Mothers’ Un-
Goulburn to celebrate this occasion ion.
of forty years of faithful service to We give thanks for Reverend Dr
our organisation: Cynthia and Keith Tim Watson and to Bishop Mark
Groundwater (now live in Melba) and Monica Short for their support
and Phyllis and John McLaren from and commitment to our MU in the
Junee, Reverend Anne Wentzel and diocese and to the worldwide or-
Kerrie Knowlman for Goulburn and ganisation in 85 countries with over
Dorothy Mackenzie, President of Hackett Branch Lorrainne Phillips and her friend four and half million members.
Cheryl from Newcastle.
Holy Cross Anglican Church, women from Ainslie Parish wished
Hackett, celebrates 40 years since it to also be members. Six years later in
was first formed as a branch of An- 1985, the name was changed. Today
glican Mothers’ Union Australia. the branch has 15 active members.
Mrs Jean Bromwich, a MU member It is with great joy and anticipa-
of the Sydney Diocese, approached tion that we celebrated forty years
the Rector, Reverend Geoff Sibley, of this Branch’s faithful service to
regarding the forming of a Branch Mothers’ Union and to our Diocese
of MU and on 17th April 1979 17 on Tuesday, 26th November 2019,
women attended a meeting where it with a Service of Holy Communion
was decided to form a Branch. The at Holy Cross Hackett, and a special
Rector appointed Mrs Bromwich, lunch with Bishop Mark and his wife
President; Mrs Anne Downing be- Monica, in their new home. We of-
came Secretary and Mrs Jenny Blunt ficially admitted Bishop Mark and
the Treasurer. Monica to our Correspondence
The first admission service of 12 Group on this special occasion. The
members was held on 22nd Novem- Reverend Doctor Tim Watson (a
ber, 1979. At first the Branch meeting member of Hackett Branch) led a re- Lorraine Phillips and friend, Cheryl, with Helen Lloyd in background
was called ‘Canberra Northside’ as flection at the Communion Service,
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An invitation to join Exploring Faith Matters
discussion groups led by trained confidentiality, respect, diversity
mentors. Through individual and trust are observed. Most groups
study, sharing our discoveries, and develop through discussion and
exploring our faith together, we shared fellowship.
learn to think theologically. We There are several active EfM
connect what we come to know of groups in Canberra. We are taking
the Christian tradition with our applications from new students
ordinary daily activities. now, and weekly meetings will
EfM offers a four-year program commence 10 February with a
where participants enrol for one ‘taster’ meeting for people to see
year at a time. Participants commit whether EfM might be for them. For
to: reading and reflection in further information, please contact
preparation for the weekly meeting; Kay Pendlebury (0409 313 153 or
attendance and participation in the kay.pendlebury@ozemail.com.au).
meetings; preparedness to share Details of the EfM curriculum are at
Exploring Faith Matters (EfM) tradition; to build a coherent experiences, ideas and questions http://efmaustralia.org
challenges us to begin a journey of theology or understanding of God; in a small group where norms of
exploration of the Christian faith— to reflect theologically; to discern
to make sense of our own faith what it means to follow Christ.
journey with that of the Christian We do EfM in small reading and
What's Happening
Music Relief for
Braidwood & Villages
It’s been a tough time for Braid- on Sunday 15 March from 2pm,
wood and the villages of Mon- has also offered 50% of the concert Our society is based on the masks that we wear”
garlowe, Charleys Forest, Majors takings to a nominated Braidwood (Australian author, John Marsden)
Creek, Reidsdale, Araluen and out bushfire relief fund. May we encour- The workplace can be a dog eat dog world. Any hint of weakness or
to Nerriga and Sassafras with severe age all your readers to come and vulnerability is quickly sniffed out. So while we all carry burdens and
bushfire destruction and water re- support these wonderful musicians troubles, workplace culture demands that we wear a mask and cover
strictions. The support from within and their extraordinary generosity. it up. Yet at the same time our culture prizes authenticity. We live in a
the communities themselves and For details of the 2020 Summer/Au- time of “you do you”.
also from outside with fresh RFS, tumn Concert Series at St Andrew’s Join us at the 2020 Life@Work conference as we discover how only
SES and international firefighting Anglican Church, Braidwood visit the Christian faith helps us take off the mask and be real with our
crews has been tremendous and https://anglicancg.org.au/music-re- colleagues, both for our good and theirs, and ultimately for God’s glory.
tiring. In planning the Summer/ lief-for-braidwood-and-villages/
Autumn Concert Series at St An- Readers interested in St Andrew’s Speakers Michael Spence and Andrew Laird
March 13 2020 6:00pm - 8:15pm
drew’s Anglican Church, we have musical programs are encourage
March 14 2020 10:00am-12:30pm
been overwhelmed with a wonder- to join our mailing list for regular
ful selection and also tremendous updates:artwork123@icloud.com. St Mark's National Theological Centre 15 Blackall Street Barton
generosity. Make a lovely day or evening trip to
Firstly, one of Australia’s most out- Braidwood! You’ll be made very wel- For further details and to register: lifeatwork.org.au/conference
standing contemporary jazz collabo- come. Tickets can be purchased on
rations, a super group comprising the day at the door, cash only.
Mike Nock, Jonathan Swartz, Julien by Anne Sanders
Wilson and Hamish Stuart offered
to perform in Braidwood for FREE
as a gesture of goodwill to our fire-
ravaged, water-deprived region and
those who have supported the mon-
umental bushfire effort here. They
are touring their new album THIS
WORLD which has such prescient
new works entitled ‘We shall rise
again’ and ‘And in the night comes
rain’. A collection was taken up at
the end of the concert and all the
proceeds donated to a nominated
Braidwood bushfire fund. They per-
formed on Monday 10 February.
Australian born and Italy-based
organist, David Chynoweth, who
will be performing at St Andrew’s Organist David Chenowyth
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