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818.1KM / 508.3MI (Est. travel time 9 hours)

Inspired by pastoralist Sir ’s desire to open up inland .

This epic route cuts through the centre of rural NSW from south to north, traversing produce-rich farmland, majestic rivers and character-lled towns.

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1 Day 1:

OPEN IN MOBILE Your journey kicks o in the sophisticated of Albury, a green, culture-rich enclave on the banks of the . Soak up the river ambience on a scenic canoe tour with Canoe the Murray; or follow the 15km Wagirra walking trail linking the Wonga Wetlands with the South Albury Trail, pausing to contemplate a series of sculptures created by local Aboriginal artists.

Waterside dining at River Deck, Albury A short walk from the river is the gorgeous Albury Botanic Gardens, established more than 130 years ago and featuring award-winning garden displays and enchanting trails as well as a magical children’s garden.

Albury also boasts one of the most popular art museums outside of , the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). The gallery is home to some of the most exciting contemporary art in Australia, with guided tours and workshops presented in an always-buzzing atmosphere.

With a burgeoning reputation as a foodie hub, GET DIRECTION S you’ll never go hungry in Albury, with restaurants such as Bistro Selle and the River Deck focusing on seasonal fresh produce and wine from the nearby Rutherglen region.

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Sights & Activities Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) Murray Art Albury - Murray Museum Albury River Precinct (MAMA)

Wonga The River Deck Wetlands

Wagirra Trail Canoe The Murray: and Canoe Scenic Tours Yindyamarra Albury Sculpture Walk

Albury Botanic Bistro Selle Gardens Murray Art Museum Albury

546 Dean Street, Albury, , Australia, 2640

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As one of the state's largest and best equipped exhibition spaces, MAMA (Murray Art Museum Albury) is a significant contemporary art and cultural destination, reinvigorating

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AlburyCIty

48 Noreuil Parade, South Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 2640 Place, Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 2640 (02) 6023 5980 GET DIRECTION S 1300 252 879 [email protected] GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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Lining the banks of the Murray River, Albury boast a series of parklands and reserves that allows visitors and the local community to enjoy the

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Incredible location! On the banks of the Murray River in a beautiful parkland setting. Winner of the 2016 Regional Tourism Award for Restaurant and Catering 2377 Highway, Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 2640 (02) 6043 5820 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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A sanctuary for birdwatchers, field naturalists, photographers and bushwalking groups, wandering Wonga Kremur Street, West Albury, New Wetlands is a fantastic way to wind South Wales, Australia, 2640 down and enjoy nature. 1300 252 879 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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Jump on the Wagirra Trail and enjoy a leisurely walk or energetic run along the banks of the Murray River.

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Bistro Selle

Noreuil Parade, South Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 2640

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467 Olive Street, Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 2640 (02) 6047 0519 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Modern European bistro style restaurant, located in the regional town of Albury, NSW. Focusing on regional, seasonal produce, with a small concise menu, changing regularly,

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Corner Wodonga Place and Smollett Street, Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 2640 (02) 6023 8200 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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Albury's beautiful Botanic Gardens have been established for over 130 years and give residents and tourists alike the opportunity to see and admire the historical

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2 Day 1:

OPEN IN MOBILE Head northwest on the to Jerilderie, a historic town best known for being raided by Ned Kelly and his gang in 1879. During his rampage through the town, the infamous bushranger robbed the bank, chopped down telegraph poles, locked police in their own cells and held more than 30 people hostage while shouting drinks the bar and burning the

The Ned Kelly Blacksmith's Shop on the Ned Kelly Raid Trail - mortgages held in the bank – all in just three days!

You can follow this rollicking adventure on the self-guided Ned Kelly Raid Trail, with maps available from the town’s Visitor Information Centre. An essential stop-o is the Old Printery Building, the oces of Jerilderie and Gazette where Ned Kelly tried to get his manifesto printed. The building now houses The Bolt, an exhibition about convicts and bushrangers featuring a collection of pistols, shackles, whipping posts and cat o’nine tails.

Arrive via car from Day 1: Jerilderie Sights & Activities 157KM / 97MI ~ Approximately 2 hours GET DIRECTION S The Old Printery Ned Kelly Raid Building and Trail of 1879 The Bolt Jerilderie Exhibition

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39-41 Jerilderie Street, Jerilderie, New 35 Jerilderie Street, Jerilderie, New South Wales, Australia, 2716 South Wales, Australia, 2716 (03) 5886 1200 (03) 5886 1200 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected]

Free Entry Public Toilet Public Toilet Free Entry Walks, WiFi Parking Walk in the steps and visit the sites of the Doing the Bolt is an exhibition of convicts Ned Kelly Gang's raid on Jerilderie. Ned and bushrangers. There is an extensive Kelly came to Jerilderie in 1879 - with collection of exact replicas and originals including: 30 story boards and

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3 Day 1:

OPEN IN MOBILE Continue 45min north to NSW’s newest town, Coleambally, established in 1968 to service the Coleambally Irrigation Area. As a nod to this founding industry, the town has erected the Bucyrus Erie dragline excavator in the Lions Park at the entrance to town, an ideal spot to take a break and stretch the legs.

As you drive through Coleambally, check out their Stop at Yarrow Park, the only cellar door on the Kidman Way - wine glass-shaped water tower, adorned with a Bruce Dalgliesh mosaic depicting the history of the town, before heading to the award-winning Yarrow Park. It's the only cellar door on the Kidman Way, selling hand-crafted wines and home-grown olive products.

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Coleambally Yarrow Park Water Tower

Arrive via car from Day 1: Coleambally Bucyrus Erie Dragline Coleambally Excavator 70KM / 43MI ~ Approximately 43 minutes GET DIRECTION S

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Bruce Dalgliesh

Murrumbidgee Council

Kyola , Coleambally, New South Wales, Australia, 2707 Kingfisher Avenue, Coleambally, New 0429 444 074 South Wales, Australia, 2707 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] 1300 676 243 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] WiFi Parking

Free Entry Soak up the Yarrow Park Cellar Door atmosphere and enjoy their award When visiting Coleambally be sure to winning product including extra virgin check out their water tower. Sitting atop olive oil and table olives complimented a sand hill in the town centre, the unique by their water tower can

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Murrumbidgee Council

Kidman Way, Coleambally, New South Wales, Australia, 2707 1300 676 243 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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The Bucyrus Erie dragline excavator, an amazing piece of construction machinery located in the Lions Park at the entrance to town.

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4 Day 1:

OPEN IN MOBILE Continue for another 20min to reach your destination for the night, Darlington Point. This gorgeous town on the banks of the Murrumbidgee boasts some of the most beautiful camping and RV sites in the Riverina; arrive early to nab a position on the banks of the river.

After setting up camp, take a stroll along the 1.8km Goanna Walking Track, keeping a sharp Scenic views of the in Darlington Point eye out for the mythical bunyip that dwells on the river banks.

While in town, you may also want to check out the Darlington Point Museum and its collection of antique farm machinery.

Before you leave Darlington Point, make the 10min drive out of town to Altina Wildlife Park, a safari-style zoo with a unique horse-drawn tram tour through its exotic wildlife exhibitions. The zoo oers morning and afternoon tours, so you’ll need to set aside at least 2.5hr for a memorable Arrive via car from Day 1: Darlington Point experience. 31KM / 19MI ~ Approximately 22 minutes GET DIRECTION S Sights & Activities

Altina Wildlife Darlington Park Point Museum

Goanna Walking Track

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Altina Wildlife Park Murrumbidgee Council

14432 , Darlington Point, Darlington Street, Darlington Point, New South Wales, Australia, 2706 New South Wales, Australia, 2706 0412 060 342 (02) 6968 4130 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected]

Public Toilet, Picnic Area Picnic Area Public Toilet Free Entry Non-smoking Parking, Coach Parking Birdwatching, Walks Parking, Coach Parking The Darlington Point Museum and This outstanding Altina Wildlife Park has collections within are managed by unique personalised tours, Heritage Darlington Point. Heritage accomplished in style via a Horse Drawn Darlington Point aims to raise awareness Cart furnished with comfortable seats. of local heritage and history The open-aired and leisurely

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Stock Street, Darlington Point, New South Wales, Australia, 2706

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5 Day 2: Griffith

OPEN IN MOBILE Go light on this morning’s breakfast because today you’ll be feasting like a king in the Riverina foodie hub of Grith. Designed in 1914 by Walter Burley Grith to service the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme, the town was settled by Italian immigrants, resulting in a vibrant food and wine scene.

Make your rst stop the Visitor Information Dine by the vineyard at Yarran Wines Centre to pick up a cellar door map; you can then take your time visiting local wineries including the beautifully landscaped De Bortoli Bibul winery or Yarran Wines, named the Darkhorse Winery of the Year for 2021, where you can enjoy a cheeseboard and a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking the vines.

For a broader view on the town’s horticultural industry, take a look around the original 1912 mud brick home at Catania Farm, before taking a bus tour around the working fruit and nut orchard. Arrive via car from Day 2: You can also delve deeper into the town’s Italian Griffith history at the Pioneer Park Museum in the centre 34KM / 21MI ~ Approximately 27 minutes GET DIRECTION S of the city.

Contemporary Grith continues to wear its heritage with pride at Zecca, where you can stock up on authentic Italian food such as homemade pastas and bread as well as fresh, locally-sourced produce. You can then satisfy your sweet tooth with some genuine Italian canoli or gelato from Bertoldo’s Pasticceria.

Leave some room for dinner, however – in Grith, you’ll be spoilt for choice with excellent restaurants such as Limone Dining showcasing the town’s European heritage as well as produce plucked straight from the restaurant’s own farm.

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Sights & Activities De Bortoli Wines Bilbul

De Bortoli Wines Bilbul Yarran Wines

Griffith Pioneer Limone Dining Park Museum

Zecca Bertoldo's Handmade Pasticceria Italian

Destination NSW Catania Fruit Salad Farm Griffith

De Bortoli Road, Bilbul, New South Wales, Australia, 2680 (02) 6966 0111 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair Access Non-smoking Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters, Italian, Wine, Lunch, Takeaway Parking, Coach Parking Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

The De Bortoli Bilbul winery in the Riverina is famous for the iconic dessert wine Noble One but also produces world class fortified, premium varietal

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Limone Dining Yarran Wines

482 Banna Avenue, Griffith, New Myall Park Road, , New South South Wales, Australia, 2680 Wales, Australia, 2681 (02) 6962 3777 (02) 6968 1125 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected]

Non-smoking Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair Italian, Modern Australian, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Private Access Dining Non-smoking Beer, Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters, Gluten Free Available, Light Meals, Modern Australian, Modern European, Modern Limone Dining is a fine dining regional Italian, Native Australian, Seasonal Local Produce, Share restaurant set in beautiful Griffith. Taking Plates, Wine WiFi Parking, Coach Parking over five years to build using recycled Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair materials collected over a 30 Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Yarran Wines is a boutique winery a short distance out of Yenda, and very close to Griffith, in the Riverina region of New South Wales,

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Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few Griffith Pioneer Park steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. Museum (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss., Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access Ambulant Access, Public Toilet, Parents Room, Picnic Area Picnic Area, Barbeque Public Toilet $10 ~ $12 AUD Parking Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss., Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Accessible for Hearing Impairment, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Griffith Pioneer Park is a large open air Museum located in Griffith NSW and tells the proud story of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. This historic

Remembrance Drive, Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, 2680 (02) 6962 4196 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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Bertoldo's Pasticceria bakery makes gorgeous bread, biscotti, cannoli, gelato and nougat.

Zecca Handmade Italian

Griffith Tourism

Destination NSW

324 Banna Avenue, Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, 2680 (02) 6964 2514 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people 239 Banna Avenue, Griffith, New who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people who South Wales, Australia, 2680 are blind or have vision loss., Wheelchair Access Bakery/Patisserie, Dessert, Gluten Free Available, High Tea (02) 6964 4050 GET DIRECTION S or Afternoon Tea, Italian, Takeaway [email protected] Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people who Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair are blind or have vision loss., Wheelchair Access, Access Accessible for Hearing Impairment, Caters for people who Italian, Dinner, Lunch use a wheelchair. Caters for people who are deaf or have Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair hearing loss. Caters for people who are blind or have Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. vision loss.

Their name “Zecca” in Italian means Nothing personifies Griffith's Italian “mint”, where your money gets printed! heritage quite like Bertoldo's. Established This building was originally the Rural Bank in 1952, this fourth generation family and this is one way Zecca

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Cox Road, Hanwood, New South Wales, Australia, 2680 0427 630 219 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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When visiting Griffith, Catania Farm is a must. See how wonderful life is in this irrigation area. Catania is a family owned farm where you

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6 Day 3: Hillston

OPEN IN MOBILE Heading north through rich, red-soil farmlands towards , make a rest stop at the sleepy rural town of Hillston, where you’ll nd a beautiful picnic area on the edge of the .

Take a stroll through the parklands across the swinging bridge, checking out a series of painted emus as well as “animals” made from fallen trees – a crocodile, a redback spider and a scary Swing Bridge over the Lachlan River in Hillston prehistoric monster. Make sure you ll up the tank before leaving Hillston, as there are no fuel stops between here and Cobar.

Sights & Activities

Lachlan River Swing Bridge

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High Street, Hillston, New South Wales, Australia, 2675 (02) 6961 7600 GET DIRECTION S council@.nsw.gov.au

Hillston is known for its very long, straight main street. With the Lachlan River on its doorstep and two parks providing picnic areas right down

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7 Day 3 & 4: Cobar

OPEN IN MOBILE You are now entering the real Outback of NSW – so be on the lookout for wildlife as you tackle the 2.5hr drive through vast, open plains to Cobar. A mining town for more than a century, Cobar’s prosperity is still dependent on its thriving mines producing gold, copper, lead, silver and zinc. You'll have two days to uncover this rich history.

Just before you enter Cobar, you’ll reach the Peak Cobar Miners Heritage Park commemorates the town's past Gold Mines, where a viewing platform gives a birds-eye view of the massive mining operations.Closer to town, you can also observe the operations at the Fort Bourke Open Cut Mine, with the Lookout providing incredible views of the open pit and views across town.

Continuing on into Cobar itself, you'll drive past the Great Cobar Heritage Centre. This impressive red brick building dates back to the 1910s and was once the administration building for the former Great Cobar Copper Mine. It is currently Arrive via car from Day 3 & 4: undergoing extensive renovations. After, check Cobar out the smelter foundations from the top of the 255KM / 159MI ~ Approximately 3 hours GET DIRECTION S hill east of the Heritage Centre before resting up in your accommodation overnight.

After taking a morning stroll around Cobar to check out its historic buildings, head north for about an hour and a half to Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area.With its red soil, azure skies, varied landscapes from sandhills to oodplains and a wealth of birdlife, the park oers incredible photography opportunities and represents NSW’s Outback at its most unspoilt.

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Sights & Activities Peak Gold Mines

Great Cobar Peak Gold Heritage Mines Centre

Fort Bourke Hill Great Cobar Lookout and Copper Mine Open Cut Mine

Gundabooka National Park

Great Cobar Heritage Centre

Kidman Way, Cobar, New South Wales, Australia, 2835

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Eight kilometres South of Cobar, on the Kidman Way, is the site of Peak Gold Mines. The original Peak Gold Mine was opened in 1896

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Great Cobar Heritage Centre Great Cobar Heritage Centre

Barrier Highway, Cobar, New South , Cobar, New South Wales, Australia, 2835 Wales, Australia, 2835 (02) 6836 2448 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] GET DIRECTION S

Public Toilet, Non-smoking * Group, concession, Public Toilet WiFi seniors, family and Founded as the Great Cobar Copper Parking, Coach Parking adult prices Mining Co in 1870, it was one of the largest mining and processing The Great Cobar Heritage Centre is the operations in the world at the former administration building (circa1910) of the Great Cobar Copper Mine. The centre captures the essence of Cobar, housing

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Cobar Visitor Information Centre

Gundabooka National Park, Off Kidman Way, Cobar, New South Gunderbooka, New South Wales, Wales, Australia, 2835 Australia, 2840 (02) 6836 2448 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] Picnic Area Picnic Area Canoeing/Kayaking, Cycling, Sailing, Swimming Free Entry

Fort Bourke Hill stands to the east of the Visit Gundabooka National Park and State Cobar township and rising to 300 metres Conservation Area, near Bourke in above sea level, it affords the visitor a outback NSW, to see the imposing Mount wonderful Gunderbooka, go camping in the outback and

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8 Day 5: Bourke

OPEN IN MOBILE Your epic journey concludes in the quintessential Outback town of Bourke, located on the banks of the . To discover what life in this remote desert environment encompasses, start with a visit to the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre, where a series of interactive installations immerses visitors in the stories of the Outback, from bush poets and stockmen to bushrangers.

Stockman skills on display at the Back O' Bourke Exhibition Centre Bourke was also serviced by the legendary Cobb & Co stagecoach company, and you can see vestiges of this era as you walk the Bourke Town Trail, passing the old blacksmith’s workshop, the Carriers Arms Hotel and the Court House, where bushranger Captain Starlight was committed for trial after his capture in 1868.

You can delve into the town’s Aboriginal history on a 45min Cultural Walk, joining in an ochre ceremony acknowledging Earth Mother before learning about the spiritual connection to the Arrive via car from Day 5: landscape. Bourke 160KM / 100MI ~ Approximately 2 Finally, put your feet up and relax on board the hours GET DIRECTION S reproduction steam paddleboat, Jandra, cruising down the Darling with commentary about river life, wildlife and the history of the riverboat era.

Sights & Activities

Back O' Bourke Information Cultural Walks and Exhibition Centre

Bourke Town The Paddle Vessel Trail Jandra

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Lot 2 Sturt Street, Bourke, New South Wales, Australia, 2840 (02) 6872 1321 GET DIRECTION S Kidman Way, Bourke, New South Wales, Australia, 2840 (02) 6872 1321 GET DIRECTION S This 45-minute leisurely walkabout digs [email protected] into the real history of Aboriginal people in Bourke; you'll learn about our land, Public Toilet, Picnic Area Picnic Area, Cafe Public Toilet WiFi $21 ~ $23 AUD water use and our spiritual connection Parking, Coach Parking

The Back O'Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre is nestled in a spectacular natural setting amongst the river red gums on the banks of the Darling.

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Kidsman's Camp, Bourke, New South Wales, Australia, 2840

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Bourke, New South Wales, Australia, 2840 (02) 6872 1321 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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Established with the intention of servicing the Victorian goldfields, Cobb & Co quickly developed to become the most successful company of its kind during the

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