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Morgan Webb celebrates winning his second Man From Snowy River Challenge after his first triumph as a 19-year-old in 2009. A LONG TIME His partner, Emma O’Shea, made it a family double by taking out the women’s title for a seventh consecutive time. BETWEEN The junior event was won by Jessy Fox from Riley Quinn. DRINKS

After months of hard the 2019-20 bushfires and loss, grief and financial work and a fair amount the coronavirus pandemic, hardship and most of the Corryong Newsagency of uncertainty at times, its the festival board was volunteers helping to run 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG kudos to the board and staff able to recover and put in the festival this weekend Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 of the Man From Snowy place an effective Covid- are residents of these River Bush Festival and safe plan so that the event communities. Email: [email protected] the army of volunteers could proceed. “This ability to stand up that ensured the event’s The Upper Murray and still give after losing 25th anniversary was an comprises several small so much is something they overwhelming success. communities which are all should be deeply proud Despite the impact of still coming to terms with of,” said festival chairman, Cameron Jackson. “Resilience continues to run deep in the veins of this remote community. This is where legends are made and Jack Riley’s legacy lives on. “Thanks to all the incredibly talented Contact us for all your 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 competitors who came from near and far this air conditioning year to support us and the BILLSONS IS HERE! Upper Murray community. & refrigeration needs “We give our Available in 7 Fantastic Flavours! sincere thanks and deep • Creamy Soda & Vodka appreciation to the bushfire Follow us on recovery contributors. • Portello & Vodka Without their help we TONIGHT • Lemon, Lime, Bitters & Vodka would not have been able 2/20 Mint St., • Sarsaparilla & Vodka to run this year.” Support came from Ph: 02 6059 3222 • Turkish Delight & Vodka the Victorian Jewish • Kaffir Lime & Vodka Bushfire Relief Appeal, HOURS:- Monday to Friday 5.30am • Ginger Beer Rotary Bushfire Recovery, - 5.30pm / Saturday 5.30am - 1.00pm Bushfire Disaster Appeal / Sunday 7.30am - 12 noon / Public Single 4 Pk 24 Pk and Freemasons. holidays 5.30am - 12 noon. AU06286 More festival news on $6.95 $24.95 $119.95 page 7. PAGE TWO THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 Support grows for food charity

The proceeds from the to the Scouts if the need eligible for government and have written cheque was presented to recent Corryong Men’s arose and now that the grants. letters to companies Pastor Allen yesterday. Shed wood raffles will group has been reformed, “The building is fit- and philanthropic CFS currently has help a local food charity CFS is on the hunt for new for-purpose and is what organisations to see if they 120 clients of its services For all your printing needs service which is looking premises. we need to store the food can get on board and there which is an increase from • Specialising in colour for a new home. It has been trying and the furniture and it’s has been some support so around 30 prior to last Corryong FoodShare to secure funding of a permanenet home for far including a donation year’s bushfires. & business work Services (CFS) has $160,000 to purchase us,” said said CFS co- from the Belvoir Rotary To donate to the Contact Mark Collins 0418 602 623 occupied the Scout Hall the former gym premises ordinator, Pastor Carol Club.” CFS building fund visit Allen. The Men’s Shed has corryong.asn.au or phone or at the Corryong Courier office for the past 15 years on in Jardine Street from the proviso it be returned Corryong Health but is not “We have widened chipped in $1242 for CFS Ptr. Allen on 0427 762 our fundraising net to use as needed and a 051.

Seniors get set for new experiences

Snowy Valleys Adelong, Batlow and (RSVP to Liz on 0402 711 Council is partnering with . 279; and Murrumbidgee Local Before heading to the • Ronnie’s Resilience Health District and the Expo the bus will take Road Show on Friday NSW Energy and Water everyone out to Glenroy 16th April from 11am Ombudsman to host a to enjoy a free morning to 12.30pm at Batlow number of events across tea and tour of the Glenroy Literary Institute, the region in celebration Heritage reserve. Thursday 22nd April of NSW Seniors Festival. The bus will then from 10am to 11.30am at One of the key return to Tumbarumba Tumut’s Montreal Theatre activities is a Seniors for lunch at the RSL and Friday 23rd April Expo being held at the Hall where attendees can from 10am to 11.30am at Tumbarumba RSL Hall on access a range of local the Talbingo Retreat. Tuesday 20th April. support services at the Enjoy an entertaining Seniors can connect Seniors Expo. film about building with the Energy & Water There will also be a resilience in tough times. Ombudsman NSW for screening of Ronnie’s Created by CAST Snowy information on high Resilience Road Show. and produced by Michelle energy bills, affordability, Bookings for the bus Boyd the short 8-episode finding the best retailer and are essential. Call (02) film follows a little guy energy saving tips. A range 6948 9161 or email: who goes around Murray of other organisations will [email protected]. Glen Village helping also be on hand to help Drop-ins to the Expo the residents during with emergency relief, are also welcome but you the Covid lockdown. healthcare issues, legal should RSVP to ensure Light refreshments will information, seniors’ covid safe numbers can be be provided. RSVP to rights, Service NSW, maintained. Michael McSweeney on Services and Other events on offer 0455 112 232 or email: more. include:- cast.snowy.2020@gmail. Council has arranged • Tai Chi for Seniors com. free return bus transport on Friday 16th April at The Snowy Valleys for the day with pick- the Tumbarumba Sports Seniors Festival runs until ups scheduled in Tumut, Hub from 10am to 11am Friday 23 April 2021.

FREE WORKSHOPS

Starting your own business can be overwhelming and it can be hard to know where to start.

Council have partnered with Assist Small Biz for a series of business workshops in May.

These workshops will provide you with practical information including business and marketing planning, obtaining licences and permits and setting up your financials.

Limited spots available Register at bit.ly/business-start-up-essentials THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE THREE Next stage revealed for river route

Details of additional which a number of future Stage 2 of the Great River works on the Great extensions were identified Road project come to River Road have been and earmarked for Stage 2. fruition, aiming to bolster released following the These works will build tourism opportunities in announcement $5 million on the existing 153 kms the region and build on our in funding from the of the Great River Road ongoing recovery efforts,” Victorian government’s which stretches from he said. Bushfire Recovery Bellbridge to Khancoban, “A huge thank you Regional Economic to make it a premier goes to everyone in the Stimulus and Resilience destination for drivers, community, our CRCs and Fund. motorcyclists, cyclists, council staff for working In 2016, Towong bushwalkers and campers. hard to move this project Shire Council developed It involves the delivery the Upper Murray 2030 of eight key projects to the next stage - I can’t Vision Plan, following identified by the council’s wait to see it come to life!” a comprehensive Community Recovery There will be several community consultation Committees (CRC) to opportunities to be process, which identified assist in the ongoing involved in the project and explored the recovery process including and more detail will be implementation of ‘game town trails, wayside stops provided in the coming changing’ projects for the and a marketing campaign. months. Upper Murray, including Towong mayor, Cr For more information The Great River Road and David Wortmann, said the on the project visit Town Trails. project will be a huge step towong.vic.gov.au/ Stage 1 of the forward in the recovery major-projects/upgrades- river road project was journey. existing-facilities/great- completed in 2019, during “I’m excited to see river-road.asp. Further development of a major tourist route is in the works. Heritage sites assessed for fire impact

During the ‘Black communities. State significant is investigating whether Summer’ fires of 2019- The Heritage heritage places in Towong other bridges in the region 20 there were 18 historic bushfire recovery team has include the Store, should be prioritised heritage places of commenced inspecting Bethanga Bridge and for maintenance and significance that were impacted places in Thologolong Homestead protection. affected either directly or Towong Shire including and various gold mining If you know of any indirectly by the fires. the Trestle Bridge and battery sites. vulnerable sites that In addition, there were and Old . These The recovery team also may not survive the more than 80 historic two sites were not within wants to hear from the next fire event contact archaeological sites the fire footprint but community on matters of Helen Kiddell, Senior and many more local are significant heritage site interpretation, heritage Heritage Officer (Bushfire heritage places affected or features identified by the management and place Recovery), by email: destroyed by the fires. community. significance. Helen.Kiddell@delwp. While there is much The team has also After the loss of both vic.gov.au or phone 03 to do in the recovery met with members of the Genoa and Murrindal 8508 1001. Photo: Tintaldra Store after the Black Summer the Corryong Historical river timber truss bridges is classified as a State fires, heritage places Society and other key in the Black Summer fires, Heritage Victoria significant heritage remain important to local stakeholders. place.

Upper Murray Community Recovery Update

Have your say on Council’s its recovery journey and is community and private sector day-to-day,” he said. Municipal Recovery Plan now asking for your feedback organisations to deliver clear “It’s really important that we have In December 2020, Towong on the plan. community outcomes. a well-rounded view of what the Shire Council adopted the While the disaster is a Council’s Mayor David community at large wants to see on Municipal Recovery Plan tragic event and impacts Wortmann encouraged our continued recovery journey.” 2019-2020 - Upper Murray the whole community, it community members to have Have your say by taking part in the Bushfires. presents an opportunity for their say to ensureWeekly their views Recovery online Update survey - 14by 5pmJanuary Thursday 2021 It is now time to review strengthening and renewal. and priorities are captured. 22 April at surveymonkey.com/r/ the plan to ensure that Council will continue to work “Successful recovery works municipal-recovery-plan. it continues to reflect in partnership with both best when it is led by the You can also complete it in person community priorities. Commonwealth and State community. We want to hear at the Upper Murray Community Towong Shire Council is Governments and agencies, from those on the ground Recovery Hub or the Corryong and committed to working such as Bushfire Recovery who are living with the Tallangatta Libraries and Customer alongside the community in Victoria, as well as other ongoing impacts of the fires Service Centres.

Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub Bushfire Recovery Victoria Call: 1800 518 222 Call: 1800 560 760 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit: Cnr Donaldson Street and Towong Road, Corryong PAGE FOUR THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 Corryong Footwear Head torches help high country brigades Almost 100 head “There can be Shop 1, Man From Snowy River Arcade torches will help light the mineshafts and wombat 21 Hanson Street, Corryong. Ph: 02 6076 1277 way for CFA brigades holes and so forth out in throughout Victoria’s the bush and after we’ve north east region, thanks put the fire out, we can’t SUMMER CLEARANCE to funds donated at a see any more so they’re a community event in the very handy thing to have. • Ladies Fashion Sandals wake of the 2019/20 “It will also help bushfires. structure firefighters who • Girls & Children’s Sandals The 85 Pelican torches already have a torch on were the result of a their uniform but the head $6000 donation from the torches really come in Table of Ladies organisers of the High handy when going into a Country Comeback – search and rescue situation Winter Boots an event that brought at a structure fire. businesses from Bright “It’s great for us but Half Price and the surrounding areas there are plenty of brigades to to sell local around here that will really The place for your family footwear products in the wake of the benefit from having the bushfires. new torches.” Local CFA brigades will benefit from the new equipment. Bright CFA captain, High Country Brett Michie, said it was Comeback organiser, fantastic to receive an Janelle Boynton, said it these had come from the include a door-donation 24 members to find out FIREWOOD unexpected gift from the was fantastic to help local community,” she said. so we had money going what was most needed in community. CFA brigades in addition “We put the event to CFA and some local the region, with Captain “We need them to work to local businesses. together to help local wildlife organisations.” Michie saying the torches Upper Murray Hardwood at night if there’s a grass or “The brigades were vendors in the wake of the Event organisers will be helpful for many Contact: scrub fire,” he said. really chuffed to know that fires but really wanted to worked with CFA District local brigades. Rowen Mildren Check your heaters to avoid fire risk 0428 446 040 As Victorians reach aware of the fire risks residential fires in Victoria powered appliances and or serious injuries start for their heaters to ward inside their homes. due in part to the increased portable electrical heaters in lounge and sleeping 0408 869 111 off the cold weather and CFA Chief Officer, use of home heating. or those that use gas or areas,” Mr Heffernan said. single-digit overnight Jason Heffernan, said Home heating includes kerosene. “Many of these fires temperatures, firefighters autumn and winter are the open fires, wood heaters, “Many residential fires are found to be caused are urging people to be highest-risk periods for fixed electrical and gas- that result in fatalities by heating systems, appliances and equipment. “Remember to never leave portable heaters and fireplaces unattended and turn off heaters before leaving the room. “Ensure fireplace embers are extinguished before leaving your house or going to bed.” It is vital for all Victorians to check their heaters to ensure they are in good working condition. Ideally, gas heaters should be professionally serviced every two years. On average, there are around 3000 house fires in Victoria each year and most could be prevented by taking simple precautions. “Last year, CFA found that the lounge and bedroom areas were the most common room of fire ignition for incidents resulting in serious injury or death,” Mr Heffernan said. You and your little one are invited to join the Maternal Child Health “Most of these lounge room fires are caused by team at a Welcome Baby Ceremony. heating systems too close to combustibles.” He said poorly The ceremony will take place during the Corryong Health and maintained gas heaters could also cause deadly Wellness Fair. There will be free pony rides, face painting, balloon carbon monoxide creations, free car restraint checks, as well as community and health poisoning. “There should be no information. greater reason to have your gas heater inspected and serviced than to ensure the Sunday 2 May 2021 safety of loved ones,” he said. 11am - 1pm “We have seen tragic consequences of this in the Attree Centre, Corryong past. “Another dangerous mistake people make is RSVP drying clothes near heaters and fireplaces. Clothes Call the Maternal Child Health Centre on 0427 334 448 should be kept at least by Friday 16 April one metre from the heat source. For more information on how to prevent fires in your home, visit the CFA website at https:// www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan- prepare/fires-in-the-home. THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE FIVE Obituary:- Hazel Dawn Pepper (nee Wools-Cobb) 7/9/1927 - 12/2/2021 Legend always put family and community first Hazel was the daughter for a slaughterman, so Peppers were able to move bought home! of Merchant Navy officer, after meeting a local ‘Pop’ into their new home which Hazel was one of the • Town Planners • Surveyors • Engineers Albert Wools-Cobb and Barber, they headed to Lance had built, with organisers of the Corryong Jessie Wools-Cobb (nee Corryong where they lived tradies’ help. High School Annual Art • Building Designers • Project Managment Hanslow), of Bellerive in Room 4 at the Bottom Their son, Leon, was Exhibition and a founding • Environmental Management Tasmania. Pub. born in November 1962 member of the Man We specialise in all forms of property They travelled and After some months and life was busier in From Snowy River Bush lived between Hobart and they moved in with ‘Pop’ the ever-growing town Festival Art Exhibition investigations in both VIC and NSW:- Sydney depending on Barber in the original and they were constantly which she ran for many • Site and Level Surveys • Rural and Town where the ship ‘Sydney’ boarding house in Wheeler working, volunteering and years. Subdivisons • Land Title Advice • Planning was deployed during Street, before it burned eagerly playing sport. She was awarded Applications • Councils Approvals • Land WWI. down many years later . Lance played football, Man From Snowy River Capability Assessments • House Designs and Hazel was the second Hazel and Lance took was on committees and Legend Status in 2010, of of four children, her care of ‘Pop’ Barber even had time to be Fire which she felt very proud. Building Permits • Development Feasibilites siblings being Betty and helped manage Brigade Captain in the After working out to be a ‘Houdini’ and • Road Designs • Sewer and Water Designs Marmion (dec.), Keith and the boarding house 50s, while training to be a tirelessly alongside Tony couldn’t be kept in the Stewart. where some 22 different PMG linesman. Hayes for many years, paddock. We welcome your enquiry to Her father was the only nationalities had lived Hazel found her joy Hazel knew her ‘baby’ was “On one occasion survivor of the crew of during the construction of in art, taking her turn as in great hands and that he Mum caught it eating discuss our services the ‘Sydney’ after he was the Snowy Hydro-electric president of the Craft Shop would continue her work. her favourite plants! She transported to hospital Scheme. in its early days, fishing In later years her daughters grabbed a broom, chased 99 Hume Street, Wodonga with chronic asthma Hazel had the task of where lifetime friendships Evette and Deed helped the goat out of her garden and pneumonia, a week feeding the multitudes, were formed with the with the art exhibition on and it took off up the We visit Corryong on a regular basis before the light cruiser domestic duties and Blakes, Blooms, Buddies many occasions and will road. Forgetting she was was bombed. He died a running the boarding and Lyons families and continue Hazel’s legacy wearing Dad’s dressing Phone: 02 6057 8578 week later as a result of his house and also took upon many others. where they can. gown and his ratty old illness. herself to teach English to Hazel loved to see Over the past garden boots, hair in www.edmgroup.com.au After the early death of all the New Australians. Corryong going forward eighteen months, Hazel rollers and makeup only their parents (Hazel was Apparently, her teaching and was a foundation rediscovered her love half done, she took off only nine when her father skills proved to be superior member of the tennis, of photography, art and chasing the goat up the died and 13 when her to her cooking talents at fishing and snow skiing sharing the beauty of this road. mother passed away), her that early stage! clubs. Her talents didn’t area when she started “We kids were siblings were separated to Lance was able to stop there. She taught painting/pastelling again cheering Mum on, when live with relatives. Hazel help improve her culinary swimming and helped with Evette in the Riley’s the next minute the goat relocated to Dandenong skills and between them Lance with cricket Arcade studio/gallery. turned around and started and her siblings remained they produced the best coaching while Leon was This is just the tip chasing her back down in Tasmania. chutneys, sauces, relishes growing up. of the iceberg with her the road. She sure could Hazel had a somewhat and jams from the fruits Hazel worked for achievements but she will run for someone who had challenging childhood and vegies from their own the medical clinic from always be remembered for chronic asthma! We were and yearned to be with extensive garden. 1970 after many years of her volunteer efforts, her all laughing that hard, her siblings. At 16, she In December 1955 doing night duty at the old zest and her quiet faith in that nobody can remember OUR NEXT CORRYONG VISIT WILL BE left Victoria to work for their daughter Evette was Corryong Hospital. She life for 93½ years. what happened to the Barnett’s Photography born, while Lance and had some extraordinary Hazel was a walking goat!” April 21st, 2021 Studio as a colour artist Hazel were busy with and versatile talents and miracle over the past Both Hazel and Lance • Tax Returns • Business Advice • Accounting Services in Tasmania. When the boarding house, still was asked to show high 20 years having battled had strong constitutions - a WWII broke out, her volunteering for many ranking political heads with a stroke, short term generation that had given • Financial, Investment & Retirement Planning Advice future husband Lance clubs and helping with around the district and in memory loss, serious heart their all, survived the war Pepper required photo the foundations of the doing so, created the maps issues and an ever painful years and tough times. identification which is Memorial Hall, which of the Corryong township ankle replacement. With They loved their families, Ph: 02 6021 3399 when he first met Hazel. were dug by hand. and the Upper Murray Lance, Deed and Evette always appreciated what [email protected] When Lance went to They also pruned fruit which were valuable and family to give her they had and were always Suite 1, Corryong Innovation Space, Boundary Street, Corryong serve his country (albeit trees for extra income and assets for the Corryong support, Hazel managed willing to give someone a under age), Hazel kept in still found time to hand Information Centre which with determination to keep hand. FOCUS PARTNERS - OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FUTURE contact with him during make more than 12,000 began in 1982 in the going and be active. Hazel and Lance the war while he was based concrete bricks to build former town library. Hazel Nothing much could leave behind their in Papua New Guinea and their family home in and Lance had financed slow her down for long. children Michael (Atlanta Darwin. Jephcott Avenue, which the production of the She was still a keen USA), Evette and Hazel at 17 also decided Hazel designed. maps themselves. They gardener in her 90s and no Deed (Corryong) and to serve her country and The couple resided saw a need and followed weed was safe anywhere! Leon (London) and 17 joined the Australian there until they passed through helping stranded A favourite family grandchildren and 20 great Women’s Land Army in away - Lance in June 2020 tourists and those looking story involved Hazel and grandchildren. Tasmania with a number and Hazel in February for activities, hiking, the escapologist goat:- Lance and Hazel were of other young women 2021. camping, fishing etc in the “One day our ‘big married one month short at the Longford Eske In September 1958, area. brother’ Wim Wubben of 74 years when Lance Farm near Launceston, their second daughter Lance was always bought home a goat to died. Now, after seven driving tractors and doing Deidree (Deed) was born bringing home stranded milk, to help with Leon’s months apart, they are a multitude of various jobs but not before dinner was tourists for a meal, a eczema. The goat turned together again. on the farm. She was also cooked for the multitude shower and sometimes chauffeur for many High of Snowy boarders - a bed - never to Hazel’s Command Army Officers. Hazel was in labour while surprise. The family She stayed in contact preparing the meals! lost count of how many APPLY NOW with Lance and after A few months later, the overseas tourists he WWII ceased they married in 1946. FUNDING TO PUT YOUR PRIVATE Lance and Hazel Lester & Son worked together on the Funeral Directors OVERHEAD POWERLINES UNDERGROUND Pepper farm - comprising A tradition of personal, professional care since 1907 orchards, packing sheds, a market garden and sawmill The Victorian Government has announced the expansion of its $5 million Private Overhead in the Huon Valley - where Electric Line (POEL) Scheme across all high bushfi re risk areas of the Alpine, Towong and East Michael was born in March Gippsland Local Government Areas (LGAs). 1948. Due to Hazel’s chronic asthma, her doctor • The POEL Scheme is fully funding the replacement of eligible overhead electric lines on suggested a change of air private properties in these areas. could help and told them about a town in North East • Replacing old bare-wire powerlines with underground connections in those areas of Victoria. He must not have Victoria most impacted by the summer 2019/20 bushfi res will help reduce powerline known about the fogs! bushfi re risk and increase community safety and resilience. Lance was already a qualified butcher having finished his apprenticeship Applications are open until 5pm, Friday 30 April 2021. in Franklin and he quickly found work at Tallangatta Visit: https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/electricity/powerline-replacement FR4511 where they lived with CherieRoss Barnes, Wright Andrew Tony Harbick Egan & David John Wheeler Vogel Contact: POEL Scheme team on (03) 9918 7315 relatives Garth and Bobby Butler for a short while. They knew of a town 02 6056 1700 nearby that was looking 49 Thomas Mitchell Drive Wodonga www.lesterandson.com.au PAGE SIX THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021

PUBLIC MEETINGS DEATHS DEATHS Lady Eileen embraced the Snowy Scheme NOTICES Walwa Golf Club MILDREN, Emma STEELE, Jonathan Barrie The recent Doreen 13/4/37 - 4/4/21 commission-ing by Snowy Annual General Hydro of the first tunnel 24/12/1922 - 06/04/2021 Loved brother-in-law Do you have a boring machine (TBM) for Meeting Devoted and loving drinking problem? and uncle of Allan and the Snowy 2.0 project - the Sunday 2nd May, Nan, Nanny Person, Dorothy, Fiona and Alcoholics ‘Lady Eileen Hudson’ - 2021 Nanny Wrinkles to Dougal, James and has put the spotlight on the Anonymous can help. Sarah-Jane, Keslie, 9am @ Clubhouse Cheryl and families. contribution of the ‘first Corryong Serenity Kyasha and Declan, lady’ of the scheme. (prior to golf) A gentleman at rest. Group meets every Connor, and Buckley. Will be missed. Lady Eileen was an Business: Movement Nan, I will miss your important Snowy Scheme Tuesday 7.30-9.00pm ambassador and the wife to adopt the Consumer smile, your hugs, your STEELE, Jonathan Barrie of inaugural scheme at All Saints Anglican Affairs model rules guidance, your wise promote its construction progress. - Our Poppy Jon was a commissioner, Sir William Church Hall (behind (copies of both the words, your wicked and give the public an Lady Eileen hosted man who had smiles to Hudson; both of whom sense of humour, worked tirelessly to understanding of its many Australian and church), 145 Hanson model rules and the brighten everyone’s day. your soft boiled eggs overseas visitors at her Street, Corryong existing rules can be Who always made us and soldiers but most FUNERALS FUNERALS home in Cooma and at requested by emailing feel loved with his warm For details call Paul importantly, I will miss other locations. walwagolfclub@gmail. words and everything • Lady Eileen, who 0498 155 522 or you. Nan you are my MILDREN com). he knew to help make STEELE cut the ribbon to formally Ivor 0439 360 060 inspiration, my rock, Family and friends of the our wishes come Jonathan Barrie open the Guthega tunnel my confidant, my late Mrs Doreen Mildren true. Poppy Jon was Family and friends of in 1954 (pictured), was BIRTHS friend, my Nan. are invited to attend the someone who always the late Mr Jonathan a huge support and ally celebration of her life at CHIROPRACTOR v had good stories to tell Steele are invited to for her husband, who the Corryong Uniting LEBNER In my Rose Garden but more importantly he attend a funeral service was responsible for co- Church, Wheeler Street, ordinating the construction IN CORRYONG Johno, Sarah and of memories I see you knew how to be a good to celebrate his life at the Corryong on Monday of the biggest civil Lachie welcome with standing there, listener. Corryong Lions Youth Dr Rowan Daniel 19th April, 2021 Club Hall, Donaldson engineering project ever love their daughter An angel in disguise You fought long and undertaken in Australia. commencing at 11am. Street, Corryong on Visiting weekly and sister, Andy Joan; who taught me how to hard to try and be Lady Eileen was also Following the service born on April 7, 2021 care, with us. We know you Tuesday 20th April, an independent, strong on Fridays the cortege will make I long to hear your can now watch over 2021 commencing at woman with a deep love to the delight of her its way to the Corryong 9.30am-5.30pm voice for real, not in my and protect us. Our 11am. for gardens and gardening. grandparents Deidree Cemetery in Pioneer dreams, memories about our Following the service When touring the Next appointments: and Bob and Ann. Avenue, Corryong. I am missing you so Pop are that he was the cortege will make Scheme in the early days, April 23, 2021 much these days, how a patient, kind man Current Covid-19 rules its way to the Corryong she would always bring her gardening gloves and 81B Hanson St., Corryong DEATHS empty my world seems. who loved his family will be in place. Cemetery in Pioneer tools to tidy up around the People say time heals very much. He had an Avenue, Corryong. work sites. Ph: 6056 2185 all wounds, that Current Covid-19 rules MILDREN interesting childhood Later, she helped someday the pain will will be in place. (nee Land) and faced life’s establish the Lady subside, challenges with intelli- Lester & Son If you would like to view CORRYONG Emma Doreen Hudson Rose Garden in But Nan I can tell you gence and courage. He Ph: 02 6056 1700 the service live please Khancoban. TAXI SERVICE ‘Doreen’ I think they must have was passionate about visit www.lesterandson. Lady Eileen was also a 24.12.1922-07.04.2021 lied, golf, cars, fishing, com.au/steele. keen single figure handicap Servicing Passed away suddenly at The emptiness I am photography and Courier Advertising golfer and a member of the Corryong Corryong. feeling now is strong enjoyed being an artist. Registration or Cooma Golf Club from & District Beloved wife of Albert and I am weak, He had a great sense engine numbers and 1953-1966. During this (dec.) and Perc (dec.). These days go by of humour and always a price are required Lester & Son time, she was club captain 0418 697 807 Dearly loved and adored without you so dreary cracked jokes no matter for motor vehicle Ph: 02 6056 1700 from 1962-1964 and Club Champion on eight mother and mother-in-law and so bleak. what, even right at the sales. occasions. Note: Please do In my rose Garden of of Joy and Stuart (dec.), end. In 1959 Lady Eileen not call 6076 1418 Robyn and Brendan and memories I know you’ll Poppy, we feel lucky POSITIONS VACANT was awarded an OBE Netta and Les. Nan of 10 always be, and privileged to have in recognition of her For though you’re gone grandchildren, Nanny known you, you played Front of House Staff commitment as an Wrinkles of 18 great from this mortal world, a very special part of ambassador for the Snowy How would you like to work in a supported, grandchildren and Nanny in my heart you’ll our lives. We will hold Scheme. flexible, fast paced environment for an Ken Bailey Person of three great always be. you close to our hearts The Lady Eileen organisation with a community focus? great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. always. Love you Hudson TBM is set to excavate the 2.6km main Mechanical A life well lived. always and forever. The Upper Murray Community Bakery is a Corryong Neighbourhood Centre (CNC) social access tunnel of Snowy Now at peace. STEELE, Jonathan Barrie Jayden and Chloe xxx enterprise committed to providing employment 2.0 and provide access to Repairs 13/04/1937 - 06/04/2021 the site of the underground WHITSED, Don Geoffrey and training opportunities. The bakery supports the power station cavern. MILDREN, Doreen - Aged 83 years. 46 Donaldson St (Geoff) - ongoing operating costs of the CNC and its mission:- Fun fact:- Lady Eileen Dearly loved mother of Dearly beloved husband 4/7/1932 - 10/4/2021 “To make a difference for people in our community and William Hudson Corryong Joy and Stuart (dec.). of Lorna. Much loved Passed away peacefully by providing a vibrant hub of lifelong learning that once hosted the Royal Treasured Nan of Wes and adored father of at the Corryong brings people together, connects them with services, Family at their home for Ph: 6076 1119 and Meredith, Nicole Lisa, Mignon and Hospital. programs, employment and activities and points them dinner and served lamb chops, followed by tinned and Rick, Sarah-Jane Kirsten. Respected Husband of Lola (dec.), in the right direction.” peaches and ice cream. and Kesley. Great father-in-law and friend father and father in-law Front of House responsibilities include:- providing Nan of Zac, Libby, to Craig and Richard. of Paula and Charlie, friendly customer service, preparation of food & drink, MEETINGS Neale, Roslyn and operating cash registers & EFTPOS and maintaining Jade, Paige, Chelsea, Cherished Poppy of Michael and Glenda and safe, clean premises. Keiran, Kyasha, Saffron, Ry and Taylah; The Clive. All staff are provided with in house training, can access Upper Murray Inc Connor, Buckley, Jed, Jayden, Chloe, Ella, (UMI) Power Plan Loved Pa of 13 additional support from the CNC staff, volunteers and Brandon and Thailia. Nathan and Kristen. grandchildren and 16 committee and are supported in undertaking further Grapevine Expo and Annual Great Great Nan of Great-grand Poppy of great grandchildren. studies or qualifications. The deaths occurred General Meeting Rory, Xavier and Percy. A private service will Visit or call the CNC on 02 6076 2176 to arrange on March 30th, 2021 in Thursday 29 April, Declan. Loved stepbrother of be held at the Corryong a trial shift. Corryong of local residents You will be in our Ian and Barbara. Cemetery to reunite 2021 Margaret Kaighin (82) and Corryong Memorial thoughts forever. A true gentleman, who Geoff with Lola. TENDERS Coral Briggs (81). 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Lance Noonan won the contest the Tumbarumda The Sunday golf times day with 21 points, one tournament while there ahead of Ernst Weyhausen. will be a 12 noon tee-off are as follows:- A teams event was won for other members at home • To 26/9/21 - 11.30am by Rob Cox, Tony Jarvis - visitors are welcome to for 12 noon and Lance Noonan with join in. • 3/10/21 to 27/3/22 - 23 points, one better than Corryong 8.30am for 9am. Tee to green Just a reminder to at 10.30am (names in by we are having our annual all bowlers that the 10am) and then having a general meeting, followed Presentation Day is on BBQ lunch. Please bring by a committee meeting. this Sunday, 18th April salads and sweets. After The meeting commences and we’d love everyone lunch O&M President, at 1.30pm. to come, especially event Laureen Smith, will give It’s important to have a winners! It would be great us a talk and then the good attendance . to have no absentees. presentations will follow. Keep rolling! We’ll be playing bowls On Saturday 24th April ~ The Hammer THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE NINE WHAT, WHEN & WHO Find-a-Word MUSEUM ROSTER UPPER HUME ANGLICAN PARISH HEALTH SERVICE Sunday 18/4: Bishop Open from Clarence Bester at Alcohol, Tobacco and 10am-4pm daily Corryong 9.30am & Shakespearean characters Other Drugs support – April 16: am R Waters; Cudgewa 11.30am. All drug withdrawal nurs- pm G Bennetts are welcome to come es and counsellors from April 17: am G Bennetts; and hear what our future Wodonga will visit on an pm J Murphy ministry is to be. outreach basis as required. April 18: am G Bennetts; Holy Communion at pm - help wanted Ph: 1800 657 573. Corryong 9:30am - 1st and April 19: am & pm S 3rd Sunday, Briskey WASTE Morning Prayer at am L Tomalin; April 20: MANAGEMENT Corryong 9:30am - 2nd pm - help wanted and 4th Sunday April 21: am & pm L Holy Communion at Wildd Corryong Tip Biggara 2pm - 1st Sunday April 22: am & pm S Thursday: 4pm - 6pm Holy Communion at Briskey Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm Cudgewa 11:30am - 3rd MEALS ON WHEELS Public holidays - Closed Sunday Waste Collection Days: All enquires to Fay Red Cross Whitehead on 02 6076 Tuesday: Towong, Tin- April 19: M Reiners & 0536. helper taldra, Walwa, , BAPTIST CHURCH April 20: P Smedley & R Lucyvale, Colac Colac Sheather 87-89 Hanson Street Thursday: Cudgewa Val- April 21: T & T Newton Enquiries: April 22: A & D Davis ley, Cudgewa, Nariel, Pastor Graeme Van April 23: J Craig & M Thougla, Biggara, Bunroy Brummelen - Ippoliti Friday: Corryong Town- (02) 60761 468 OP SHOP ship, Khancoban. PENTECOSTAL For more information Apr 16: am Petrina Hewatt Ambassadors of Jesus & Samara Nicholas, pm visit www.towong.vic.gov. 59 Donaldson Street Charlie & Brie Jones; au or phone 02 6071 5100 Sunday: 10.30am Worship Apr 17: am Tully; or 1300 365 222 (local call & The Word followed by Apr 19: am Di Brennan, cost). Felloship Lunch. 7.30pm pm Hazra: As arranged; Apr 20: am Fritzie LOCAL POLICE Wednesday: 7.45pm: Al- & Hazra, pm Lindy For all emergencies call O’Connor; Triple Zero - 000 ternate Fellowship - La- Apr 21: am Kate & Suz For non-urgent dies, Prayer, Men’s, Family. (Anne) pm Chris Harrison matters call the Police Enquiries: Pastors Douglas & Jane Spilsbury; Assistance Line (24/7) & Carol Allen 6076 2050 Apr 22: am Tracey 131 444 /51. Fax 6076 2052.E-mail: Paul & Sam Pryce, pm Corryong - 02 6076 ([email protected]). Tracey Paul & Barbara 1666 Catch The Fire Ministries Woodhouse.. & Rise Up Australia Prayer CORRYONG Abraham Banquo Fulvia Orsino CORRYONG HEALTH Meeting: 7.45 pm Sun- FOODSHARE day: First of the month at Slender Beadle Goneril Paris Services for 2021 are:- Council Chambers, Cor- Aediles Brutus Helena Pericles Open Wednesday and ryong Enquiries: B Cadle Aegeon Caesar Horatio Pistol 6948 4468 Thursday 9am-1pm Aemilius Caliban Jessica Portia UNITING CHURCH Urgent Care Centre If you are able to, drop Agrippa Cassius Lear Puck (UCC):- in and pick up what you Services are held at 1. Present to the UCC 9.30am each Sunday, Ajax Celia Leontes Rosalind 2. Be assessed by highly need, otherwise call except 5th Sundays, which trained nurse Carol on 0427 762 051 are at Walwa 11am. Antony Cleopatra Macbeth Shylock Cnr Donaldson & Wheeler 3. 3. If required a Doctor for home delivery. will be contacted via My St., Corryong Ariel Diana Octavia Titania Emergency Doctor Also water and Regional Minister: Rev. Bagot Edgar Octavius Titus Other Services:- household items are Andrew Delbridge 0410 Emergencies - 000 663 194 Balthasar Eros Ophelia Viola (anytime) available by calling Church Council: Linda Corryong Medical Clinic Douglas on 0427 Nankervis 6077 9212 12 letters left over/ Last week’s solution: Fun with friends - 02 6076 3290 Pastoral Enquiries: Corryong Health 014 935 to make an Sandy Hill 6076 8273, Reception - 02 6076 3200 appointment. Catherine Ross 6076 Joke Of The Week:- Nurse on Call – 1300 606 1363, Linda Nankervis

6077 9212 Q: Why do we never tell jokes about pizza? 024 (anytime) cheesy! too are Answer:They GP helpline – 1800 022 BREASTFEEDING Hall Hire: Pamela Menere 222 (anytime) SUPPORT 0408 767 327 Pathology – Mon. to Frid. 8am to 12pm. Australian Breast- SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST feeding Association - TOWONG SHIRE & Services will resume National Breastfeeding when restrictions allow. Birthday PUBLIC LIBRARY helpline 1800 686 268. 76 Hanson St., Corryong LOCAL JUSTICES Council customer service Local volunteer counsellor OF PEACE and library staff are availa- - Lisa Vallett 0459 707 085. 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 ble Monday to Friday 9am Carol Allen - NSW & Club to 4.30pm . Info at www.breastfeeding. Vic. (6076 2051); Merv Council office and library asn.au. Ward (6076 1369); Phil are closed on weekends Coulston (6071 2746); Harry Haining, April 17, 2011 (10) and public holidays. Tom Newton - Vic (0438 CENTRELINK Telephone: 382 140); Terry Forrest Shire: 6076 2160; To register your child in the Birthday Club (0499 579 502). Library: 6076 1639 Retirement: 132 300; Dis- ability/Sickness & Carers: phone 6076 1045 or email Radio Upper Murray COMMUNITY CAR 13 2717; Multilingual Ser- 88.7 / 98.9 / 107.7 A service for those vice: 13 1202; Customer [email protected] without transport to access Relations: 1800 050 004; Jennifer Fennell appointments in Alb- Appointments: 13 10 21. Wed: 10am - 1pm Wodonga. Ph: 6076 3200. EACH BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBER RECEIVES A BIRTHDAY CARD AND FREE PATTIES PARTY PACK Carelink: 1800 052 222. Sun: 1pm - 5pm PAGE TEN THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 Services & Business Directory

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Corryong S & K WHITEHEAD Computer EARTHMOVING P/L • 3 x 20 Ton Excavators Services • CAT D6T Bulldozer • Komatsu D65 Bulldozer • Komatsu 655 Grader For competitive prices and local services, • Truck and Truck Trailers systems (on site installation), software • 25 Ton Dump Truck accessories and system maintenance. • Rock Breaker Call to discuss your requirements or for an • Smooth Drum Roller 61 Hanson Street, Coryrong obligation free quote. • Tri-axle Spread Float Phone Jane Mongan Warwick Ross QUARRY PRODUCTS 0427 737 556 Ph: 6076 2233 / Fax: 6076 1609 • Road Base - 25mm & 40mm • Rock for erosion control For all your earthmoving needs BUS SERVICE CONCRETERS Simon & Kim Whitehead Ph: 02 6076 2036 / 0408 495 468 HARRY’S CONCRETING R & S MCINNES EARTHMOVING For a Quality Finish Equipment for hire CORRYONG BUS & FREIGHT • 2 x 21 ton Volvo excavators TIMETABLE • Shed Slabs • Pathways • Volvo 30 ton dump truck Daily service to -Wodonga via Walwa • Driveways • Patios • D6T CAT Bulldozer Monday to Friday • 10m Truck & Dog Departs: • Exposed Stamp & Stencil Corryong Newsagency (6076 1381)...... 7.30am • Cat 12G Grader Cudgewa...... 7.45am Bobcat & Tipper Hire • Triaxle Float Tintaldra...... 8.00am Walwa Store (6037 1291)...... 8.20am 0439 400 418 • Log Grab Jingellic Store (6037 1320)...... 8.45am • 11 ton smooth & padfoot rollers Mount Alfred...... 9.00am ...... 9.30am For all enquires please phone Arrives: EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION Snow White Depot...... 10.15am Richard and Samantha on (474 David St., Albury) Wodonga Post Office...... 10.30am 02 6076 1446 or 0408 768 246 (High St., Wodonga) Departs: Wodonga Post Office...... 1.30pm Snow White Depot ...... 2.00pm ILLIE (6021 4368) CONTRACTING ELECTRICAL Arrives: H R Granya...... 2.50pm v Road Construction & Maintenance Mount Alfred...... 3.25pm v Road Re-sheeting Jingellic...... 3.35pm Walwa...... 3.45pm v Dairy Lanes PLANT HIRE Tintaldra...... 4.00pm v Culvert & Drainage Towong...... 4.10pm v Site Cuts Full Range of Quarry Products Corryong Newsagency...... 4.30pm v Building Pads • Pickup/drop off service available to railway v Subdivisions stations, airport and hospitals. v Dam Construction & Cleaning Enquiries: 0427 240 077 • Bus service does not operate on weekends or Phone: Office - 02 6076 1329 Victorian public holidays. Greg - 0408 555 131 / Fax: 02 6076 2240 Email: [email protected] CARPET CLEANING

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Joe Elias T/A BROWNS PLUMBING CORRYONG Joey’s Repairs Servicing the Upper Murray for over 30 years On Site Services & Repairs Licence No. VIC 24675 NSW 214998C ABN: 59189416149 24 hrs 7 Days a week  PLUMBING  GASFITTING • Trucks and Machinery  DRAINAGE • Welding COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC • Auto Electrical Supply, installation & maintenance • 5 Tonne Excavator for hire  Gas & combustion stoves Phone:  Carbon monoxide testing  Wood & gas heaters 02 6077 1170  Roofing & guttering  Water tanks, water pumps & pressure Mobile: systems  Hot water services 0429 110 264  Evaporative air-conditioners  Large range of PVC, copper pipe & poly fittings FREIGHT SERVICE  Sewer & drain cleaning machine  Ditch Witch, backhoe/front end loader & horizontal borer  Pipe & cable locator DON’S  Backflow prevention FREIGHT Colin Brown’s Mobile: 0409 742 476 Workshop: 27-31 Harris Street, Corryong SERVICE [email protected] Corryong - Cudgewa - Walwa- 27 Donaldson Street, Corryong Tintaldra - Tallangatta - Albury/ Ph: (02) 6076 1177 / 0457 328 123 (AH) Wodonga and surrounding areas daily Michael and Sandra Green E: [email protected] PATRICK CLOSED SATURDAY MORNINGS Ph: 0411 617 086 or 02 6077 4215 Service by appointment only

MEDICAL SERVICES MONGAN PLUMBING ALWA MEDICAL CLINIC • Roof Plumber • Drainage • Regularly visiting doctors • Gas Fitter • Sewer Machine v Dr Barbara Hoare v Dr Clare Roczniok • Supply of fittings v Dr Ian Partridge v Dr Stephanie Partridge v Dr Susan Lumsdaine Reasonable Rates • y Same da appointments generally available Prompt service • Bulk billing for concession card holders Mobile: 0417 293 192 & children 16yrs & under Home: 02 6077 1255 • Blood/pathology tests Lic Vic: 44726 NSW: 78004C MOVING ...... Phone: 6037 1222 Appointments also available with Keep up with the news Maternal Health Nurse. PRINTING in the Upper Murray with a subscription to the Advertising Corryong Courier pays dividends A great gift for family & friends! Long term rates available Ph: 02 6076 1045 Digital and print Email: [email protected] subscriptions available Make your SPECIALISING IN Digital: corryongcourier. ADVERT stand out COLOUR WORK com.au For all your printing need- Print: Phone 02 6076 with a splash of colour sContact Mark Collins 1045 or email editorial@ for ONLY an extra $10 0418 602 623 corryongcourier.com.au PAGE TWELVE THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 Upper Murray Sport It’s game on after a tough year After a hiatus of a Corryong, Cudgewa, are back in action this campaign for a hat trick year because of the Covid Federal and Tumbarumba weekend,” said president, of flags on Saturday when pandemic, five clubs will to do battle. Gordon Nicholas. it hosts Corryong and kick off the 2021 Upper However, all clubs “It seems like a long Cudgewa will travel to Murray Football League are looking forward to time since footy was Tumbarumba. Federals (UMFNL) season this the upcoming season and last played here and the have the bye, meaning Saturday. there is a positive buzz clubs are enthusiastic and there are no matches in Border-Walwa had around the Upper Murray are looking forward to the Upper Murray this indicated that it would community. the season opener with weekend. go into recess prior to the “The league has taken optimism.” The Swans and 2020 season and that is still some hard knocks in the Newly appointed Corryong will meet the the case, leaving , last two years but we UMFNL Club Support following Saturday in Officer, Chandan Kulkarni, the local derby, when the said “I am thankful to Upper Murray Events AUCTIONEERS, LIVESTOCK all the clubs which have Centre will debut as the welcomed me in my new new venue for football and Contact your local representative role. netball. “It is good to have During the coronavirus so many positives going lockdown, the Upper Jeff Brindley into the season opener Murray Football Netball with regards to increased League (UMFNL) Mobile: 0428 762 554 participation and commissioned a working community engagement. party to develop a proposal Bullioh will miss the goal kicking prowess of Ash Murray AH: 02 6077 5275 “There seems to be to merge clubs and enter who booted 135 majors in 2019. renewed hope and spirit a combined entity in the among all the stakeholders Tallangatta & District involved after a hiatus last league. Morey, midfield gun Jake a young list which includes year.” All clubs except Cudgewa Vinge and the evergreen Jack Miller and Travis Coach: Brayden Carey; Defending premier Federal rejected the Michael Voight, along Bandy who have come Bullioh will open its proposal and the league 2019: Runner-up (14-1). with youngsters Sam back from Tallangatta. Federal now enters a new era with Harrison, James Whiteley After a slow start, the a five-club competition. Coach: Gerard Midson; and Darcy McKimmie Swans have been active 2019: Third (7-7-1). Bullioh will start as from Tallangatta. in the market lately and premiership favourite but Tumbarumba With few player losses, added up to 10 players to Coach: Quinn Rooney; all clubs have spent the the Blues will be in the the list from neighbouring enforced layoff spreading 2019: Fourth (7-8). box seat to avenge their leagues, augmented by Finals predictions:- the recruitment net far and shock loss in 2019. some experienced heads. wide. The Bulldogs have 1. Cudgewa; 2. Bullioh; Corryong has Tumbarumba has 3. Corryong; 4. lost two of their prime appointed key forward focused its recruiting on movers in league best and Tumbarumba; 5. Federal. Mitch Harris as head the Riverina area again and In other football news, fairest Hamish Clark and coach and he has been hard brings in some valuable champion goalkicker Ash Mr Kulkarni said that the • Livestock Agents at work bringing talent additions with Ovens AusKick registrations Murray to Howlong. They in, headlined by former & Murray experience. have not been overly active have doubled for the 2021 • Rural Property Marketing player and Thurgoona However, there has been season. on the recruiting front and premiership star, Sam an equal exodus from the will rely on keeping the “All the parents are We provide the following services: Cross. Roos and their expected turning out on Sunday nucleus of their flag side Hard nut, Matt improvement will be • Livestock • Property together as well as natural mornings to help the McNamara, returns tested in the first fortnight program and have fun with • Paddock Sales • Obligation free appraisals improvement from their from Barnawatha and when they take on Bullioh younger brigade. their kids,” he said. • Auctions, Private Sales the addition of several and Cudgewa. “There is now talk • Corryong Liveweigh Scales Cudgewa will be Tallangatta league players Who’s who:- & Tenders smarting over its loss to among the league • Wodonga Market Sales will ensure that the Bullioh delegates to have a second • Clearing Sales Bullioh in the 2019 decider Demons are in contention Coaches: Joe Bolton, AusKick hub in Bullioh after only dropping one at the pointy end of the Kelvin Wallace and Josh Livestock: Rodney McKenzie 0427 707 248 / 02 6077 9103 game during the season after a significant increase season. Walters; 2019: Prermiers in the participation. Cameron Hilton 0419 578 309 and has attracted more Gerard Midson has (12-2-1). than 20 players to the “The AusKick coaches Property: Mike Weller 0410 663 041 taken the helm at Federals Corryong are very happy with the Talk to us TODAY about your Livestock & Property requirements club including the return again and will place his Coach: Mitch Harris; of sharpshooter Kylin increased turnout and faith in the development of 2019: Fifth (4-11). parents’ help.”

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