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range of maintenance buildings and facilities such as machine shops, blacksmith and carpenters shops were added over the next few years. At the other end of the line, Croydon had more modest goods and locomotive sheds and a station with a roofed section over 2 tracks. In 1895, a railway water reserve was proclaimed on the flooded Bird-in-the-Bush shaft on True Blue Hill at
Croydon.
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streams by low level bridges. It has stations at each end of the line with several stopping places in between. The buildings at
Normanton railway station are located at the edge of the town on a very level site which makes the buildings stand out sharply against the skyline. The surviving buildings comprise the station building with its attached carriage shade, the
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distance from the station building and near the former goods shed, the concrete slab of which survives. A loading ramp constructed of metal sleepers and rails and filled with earth also remains, though in a ruinous condition. The tower section of a windmill made from rails is also in the yards and locomotive parts are scattered about.
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over them forcing the U shape down into the ground and depressing the sleepers for above half their depth. Soft spots were then packed. The finished rails were intended to be 25 to 50 millimetres (0.98 to 1.97 in) above the surface. However, in practice the sleepers became more deeply embedded with time.
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The
Normanton to Croydon railway line runs 151 kilometres (94 mi) in a roughly south-east direction from Normanton to Croydon, in the Gulf Country of North-west Queensland. The line, carried for most of its length on Phillips patent steel sleepers, runs over level country and crosses a number of
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The
Brisbane to Cairns railway connected all independent railways running from ports inland apart from Normanton and Cooktown, which closed in 1962. The Normanton to Croydon line is therefore the last isolated section of the Queensland Railways to remain in use. It is also the only complete line to
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Not all of the buildings have survived; the station at
Croydon being destroyed by a storm in 1969. The tank there was demolished in 1972, that at Haydon in 1980, and the blacksmiths shop and workshops in Normanton were sold and demolished in 1980. A new station building was built in 2005 similar to
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The railway has strong associations with the life and work of George
Phillips, who helped to explore and survey the area, served for several years as its Parliamentary representative and designed and supervised the building of the railway. It is also associated with James Gartside who prepared the
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The railway line itself, with its use of low level submersible track and bridges and
Phillips patented steel sleepers, was an important technical innovation designed for Queensland conditions which has lasted in use with a low level of maintenance for over a hundred years, proving its viability in
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Because of its isolation, extensive workshop facilities were provided and locomotives and rolling stock were retained when obsolete. Although some have now been removed, the line retained much of its individuality and can provide information on the way in which such an isolated line was maintained
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Croydon railway station is now a simple building clad in corrugated iron with a low pitched roof which does not resemble the station destroyed in 1969, but appears to have reused some of the materials. A set of Avery scales are against the outside wall at the end of the building and a cylindrical
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The buildings for the terminus at
Normanton consisted of a station with a large arched carriage shade and a goods shed, all constructed of corrugated iron on timber frames, although the framework for the station building was used to considerable decorative effect. Because the line was isolated, a
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The construction method involved clearing a three-metre wide band ahead of the rail which was stumped, ploughed, harrowed, rolled and lightly ballasted. The U-shaped sleepers were then laid on this prepared surface and the rail attached to them by special clips. The construction train then passed
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However in
November 1885, a major gold strike was reported at Belmore pastoral station, 145 kilometres (90 mi) east of Normanton and by the end of 1886, the population of the Croydon field was 2,000, rising to 6,000 in the following year. Transportation was a major problem and access to this
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The buildings connected with the railway make skilful use of vernacular materials in a harsh environment The
Normanton station in particular is a well executed and interesting example of late nineteenth century railway architecture in Queensland. In a flat and open landscape, its scale, form and
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The complex also contains also a set of quarters similar in appearance to those at Blackbull with detached kitchen and shower annexes to the rear. Croydon station also retains some original equipment such as a Ransomes and Rapier crane, as at Normanton. This is located beside the line at a short
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normally used, so that it could quickly be put back into service when the waters subsided. The steel sleepers were also impervious to termite attack, and although initially more expensive than timber sleepers, were cheaper to lay and maintain. The bridges along the line were also designed to be
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railway station, carriage shade (railway), railway, objects (movable) – transport – rail, crane / gantry, shed – shelter, tank stand, residential accommodation – workers' quarters, tank – water, machinery/plant/equipment – transport – rail, bridge/viaduct – railway, shed – goods,
943:. A number of low-level bridges form an important part of this line and were also intended to be metal. In 1900, two bridges at Glenore Crossing which had been built in timber in 1890 were replaced by low-level concrete and steel bridges. That at Glenore Crossing number 3 reused
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The Normanton to Croydon railway illustrates the way in which the rail system in Queensland developed as a series of isolated lines which connected ports to inland resources. It also demonstrates the short lived importance that goldfields, such as that at Croydon, might have.
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in 1886. This was a difficult stretch for carriers and a rail link would have been valuable to pastoral stations in the area and was planned to serve the Cloncurry Copper Mine. At that time, it was intended to eventually link the new line from Normanton with the
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when widespread mining diminished, it was obvious that the field would not recover. The railway had only run at a profit between 1898 and 1902 and traffic, never high, steadily declined. The line stayed open as a community service and as a vital link during the
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still in use. It utilises an innovative system of submersible track with patented steel sleepers and retains buildings of considerable architectural and technical interest at its terminus in Normanton. The only train to operate on the line is the weekly
1002:) made the railway less important, but until the late 1960s, the rail remained a vital transport link in the area. By 1974, the line was under the threat of closure, earning just $ 3,000 in revenue but costing approximately $ 64,000 to maintain.
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as the land was progressively cleared. During the late 1890s, special trains were run for picnics at most of the water holes along the line, particularly the Blackbull lagoon and weekend excursions from Normanton to Croydon or Golden Gate. The
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While the rest of the isolated Queensland Railways lines were gradually joined in the late 19th and early 20th century, the Normanton to Croydon line remained isolated. The nearest part of the Queensland Rail network is the
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The line was technically innovative, in response to the terrain and conditions. The country was flat but difficult for conventional railway tracks due to flooding, lack of suitable timber for sleepers and
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who shortly thereafter surveyed the chosen site of Normanton. Phillips later supervised the construction of the Normanton to Croydon Railway, and retained an interest in the area, serving as Member of the
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has been established in the early 20th century railway workers' quarters. These are also skillion roofed and are corrugated iron clad with top hinged, steel clad shutters. There is an 1890
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Some problems were encountered with constructing the line because of the difficulty of maintaining a constant and adequate supply of Phillips sleepers. They were cast at the
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submersible. This system was particularly suited to the Gulf country and was specified for the Normanton to Croydon line with Phillips engaged to supervise the construction.
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site and the Margaret and Jane landing at Normanton wharf to bring materials from ships to the railway station site. That section of railway line has not survived.
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in Brisbane as main spans. Original metal and concrete bridges survive and those at 80 Mile Creek and Belmore Creek at Croydon are good examples of their type.
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to the sides, one of which has been built in. It has an internal loading platform and the outside loading platform carries a 5 long tons (5.1 t)
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in the verandah roof marks the entrance. From the platform side of the building arches a huge steel framed carriage shade supported with decorated
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1966 shelter shed which, although relatively modern, utilises the timber frame and corrugated iron cladding typical of buildings on this line. An
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Initially the line carried perishables, mail and passengers, and goods like building materials and merchandise. It also ferried firewood for mine
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The goods shed faces the station across further lines and is a large building, clad and roofed with corrugated iron. The roof extends to provide
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The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.
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lining a timber frame set on a slab. The pattern formed by the frame and cross braced studs has been used to create a decorative effect. The
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at the trackside. A mid twentieth century house recently moved to the site, modern shade structure and toilet block make up the facilities.
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However, the goldfield at Croydon did not sustain its initial success. By the early 1900s, its output had dropped considerably and after
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The water tank is located near the site of the engine shed and is a single tier tank on a cast iron stand manufactured by
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itself had 1500 inhabitants. A service between Croydon and Golden Gate on the weekends was introduced in 1902.
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field became more important than the link to Cloncurry. It was decided to divert the line to Croydon.
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petrol railmotor RM74 converted to diesel, on display at Redlands City Museum, Cleveland, Queensland.
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water tank is adjacent. Beyond the tank is an 1887 Saxby and Farmer lever, believed to be rare.
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laid directly on the ground. During floods the line could be submerged without washing out the
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materials make the terminus a striking and important component of the townscape of Normanton.
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elevated standard single tier cast iron water tank on a cast iron stand adjacent to a
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designs for the Normanton terminus buildings under Phillips' direction.
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Gulflander train in the carriage shed, Normanton railway station, 1984
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Gulflander at Normanton, travelling on the curved steel sleepers, 2011
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was built between 1888 and 1891 and is the last isolated line of
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on 8 October 2014). The geo-coordinates were computed from the
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Recipients of Engineers Australia engineering heritage markers
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The railway line received an Engineering Heritage Marker from
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petrol railmotor RM32, on display at Normanton Railway Station
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petrol railmotor RM14. On Display at Ipswich Workshops Museum.
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The place is important because of its aesthetic significance.
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on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.
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had been discussed as early as 1883 and was approved by
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Normanton to Croydon Railway Line was listed on the
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Bush camp on the Croydon to Normanton railway line.
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1450:"Normanton to Croydon Railway Line (entry 600396)"
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1234:Diesel Locomotive DL4, Operational at Normanton
1228:Diesel railmotor RM93, Operational at Normanton
1216:petrol railmotor RM60, operational at Normanton
1826:This Knowledge article incorporates text from
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1129:The station complex at Blackbull comprises a
1682:"Croydon Heritage Preservation Association"
1513:"Normanton Railway Terminus (entry 600395)"
1122:. The site of the workshops consist of the
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1598:"Blackbull – railway station (entry 2982)"
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1989:List of approved, never constructed lines
1847:"Queensland heritage register boundaries"
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2085:List of Queensland branch line locations
2024:List of Queensland branch line locations
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1569:"Haydon – railway station (entry 15558)"
1315:Engineering Heritage Recognition Program
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1053:Normanton railway station entrance, 2010
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1798:"Croydon to Normanton Railway - 1888-"
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646:, Australia. The railway line linking
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446:Historic site in Queensland, Australia
2470:3 ft 6 in gauge railways in Australia
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477:Location of Gulflander in Queensland
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1840:licence (accessed on 7 July 2014,
1829:"The Queensland heritage register"
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1192:. On display at Normanton Station.
1186:. On display at Normanton Station.
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1877:Normanton to Croydon railway line
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1190:B13 class locomotives 161 and 234
770:to provide access to the port of
632:Normanton to Croydon railway line
575:Normanton to Croydon Railway Line
21:Normanton to Croydon railway line
2465:1891 establishments in Australia
2415:Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway
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1037:Normanton railway station, 2010
732:Queensland Legislative Assembly
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2385:Tourist and heritage railways
1630:. Lothian Press. p. 96.
1521:. Queensland Heritage Council
1458:. Queensland Heritage Council
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1152:Croydon railway station, 2011
1109:Ransomes and Rapier of London
924:) on 15 December 1890 and to
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2460:Railway lines opened in 1891
2445:Queensland Heritage Register
1628:The Railway Age in Australia
1518:Queensland Heritage Register
1455:Queensland Heritage Register
1245:Queensland Heritage Register
695:Queensland Heritage Register
565:Queensland Heritage Register
7:
2455:Railway lines in Queensland
2225:Mackay Railway and branches
2180:Great Western line proposal
1927:Railway lines in Queensland
1884:Gulflander official website
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1684:. Croydon Shire Council.
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1361:"Timetable & Fares"
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1000:Gulf Developmental Road
947:from the original 1876
945:fishbelly plate girders
926:Croydon railway station
749:A railway line between
40:at Normanton, July 1991
2405:Kuranda Scenic Railway
1626:Bromby, Robin (2004).
1602:Queensland Place Names
1573:Queensland Place Names
1484:Knowles, John (1983).
1173:rather than scrapped.
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904:17.94306°S 141.75639°E
871:Haydon railway station
860:17.96861°S 141.48306°E
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764:Great Northern Railway
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612:Significant components
489:Normanton to Croydon,
2475:Normanton, Queensland
2450:North West Queensland
1879:at Wikimedia Commons
1862:on 15 October 2014).
1800:. Engineers Australia
1606:Queensland Government
1577:Queensland Government
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93:www.gulflander.com.au
2240:Maryborough to Monto
2235:Mareeba to Chillagoe
2007:Country branch lines
1974:Central Western Line
1748:on 17 September 2014
1305:Engineering heritage
1139:McKenzie and Holland
969:Golden Gate township
909:-17.94306; 141.75639
865:-17.96861; 141.48306
715:William Landsborough
697:on 21 October 1992.
693:It was added to the
652:Shire of Carpentaria
607:1880s–1970s (fabric)
527:17.9388°S 141.6549°E
2480:Croydon, Queensland
2410:Mary Valley Rattler
2367:Surat Basin railway
2105:Blackall and Yaraka
1852:State of Queensland
1834:State of Queensland
1718:on 20 December 2016
1311:Engineers Australia
1135:interpretive centre
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723:Gulf of Carpentaria
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2170:Gladstone to Monto
2155:Dajarra and Selwyn
1964:South Western Line
1335:"Gulflander Train"
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2017:Operational
1979:Mt Isa Line
1817:Attribution
1611:17 December
1582:17 December
1063:hipped roof
1029:Description
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907: /
894:141°45′23″E
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736:Carpentaria
530: /
518:141°39′18″E
506:Coordinates
501:, Australia
148:Track gauge
139:Line length
103:Operator(s)
2439:Categories
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2250:Mt Edwards
2150:Crows Nest
2095:Beaudesert
2064:Millmerran
2059:Glenmorgan
2034:Blackwater
2029:Moura Line
1939:Main lines
1539:8 December
1321:References
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981:wet season
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670:Gulflander
644:Queensland
588:Designated
515:17°56′20″S
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38:Gulflander
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751:Normanton
713:In 1867,
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554:1888–1891
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349:Blackbull
216:Normanton
179:Route map
134:Technical
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76:Normanton
32:RM93 and
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1369:Archived
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1023:Forsayth
937:salt pan
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486:Location
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237:Clarina
113:Depot(s)
46:Overview
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2265:Nanango
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121:History
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69:Termini
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551:Built
59:Owner
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2100:Bell
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1220:AEC
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