Papuan Philatelic Society | Site-Wide Activity https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/activity-2/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:19:07 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 45a63b8c1ebd071523c0482600b3bdd2 Doug Spencer started the topic Courvoisier colour separations in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/courvoisier-colour-separations/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:15:10 +1000 One of the lots sold by David Feldman SA in 2007 comprised the colour separations (progressive proofs) of the PNG Pamorana series of stamps that were issued in 1973/74.
There were 7 pages all up.
Just one of the 19 stamps was imaged for the catalogue.
Has anyone seen any of the pages that were sold?

]]> 0 46b564697c927e0c966089f69ad4eead Richard Muller started the topic Max Bulley in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/max-bulley/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:46:03 +1000 Sad news to hear that Max Bulley passed away on Nov 14. A lovely person and perhaps the oldest membership number – no 27!
For those in Victoria, here are details of his memorial service:
Max Bulley’s Celebration of Life Service will be held on
Monday 24th November at 10.30am
at North Balwyn Baptist Church, 136 Doncaster Road, Balwyn…[Read more]

]]> 0 7ef68002ac9ecc7cdd340108ff416c15 Richard Muller started the topic News updates in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/news-updates/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:46:31 +1000 NEXT BRISBANE MEETING
Nov 16 – 1:30pm – contact Nick Oughton for details

SEPT PNG CALLING
Is now in design stage and and expect to have it available shortly

ONLINE PRESENTATION
Society of Australasian Specialists zoom presentation:
Sept 11, 2015 6PM EDT via zoom
New Guinea Outlier Strikes
Ca 1921 -24
By Rod Buchko
For further details contact…[Read more]

]]> 0 ec0c88f263bb20485b9faff826b49a92 Richard Muller started the topic PPS Members doing an online presentation with the SAS in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/pps-members-doing-an-online-presentation-with-the-sas/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:19:23 +1000 Society of Australasian Specialists

PNG Departure Stamps: Roy Materne
Australia Rates & Usages-Living Together and 1978 Tree Issue:
David Hopper

July 17, 2015 6PM EDT via zoom (I think that might be the US version of EDT!)

Click for Zoom Registration a few minutes…[Read more]

]]> 0 b0c3380d0fb8d3a74b5ce750f1ddf9ab David de Horne's profile was updated https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/activity-2/p/597/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:42:11 +1000 0 e967d94a8a43f0224c6ecd2887db2ca2 Richard Muller started the topic Sydney Stamp Show - repeat of previous message in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/sydney-stamp-show-repeat-of-previous-message/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:39:57 +1000 My original post was not broadcast to all – though Lorraine did a broadcast email of the message last week. Hoping the problem is now fixed so will repeat the message for those still unsure about attending.
Here’s a callout to anyone planning to be at the Sydney show. There is no PPS meeting currently planned but I understand there will be some m…[Read more]

]]> 0 cee24aaf51dd577fb5f5b8107ca19964 Richard Muller started the topic Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo Mar 20-23 in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/sydney-stamp-coin-expo-mar-20-23/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:01:58 +1000 Here’s a callout to anyone planning to be at the Sydney show. There is no PPS meeting currently planned but I understand there will be some members attending (unfortunately, I will not be able to be there – unavoidable other commitment). If anyone would like to get together, I suggest you reply to this message and nominate your planned…[Read more]

]]> 0 2ebe809d27d5361e8e2f698ec27ecc6e Richard Muller started the topic Missing attachment in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/missing-attachment/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:47:56 +1000 I’m hopeful the website is again functional – will test by resending the missing attachment from my Dec 23 post (again, not major philatelic news but interesting it was reported). Enjoy.

]]> 0 20f34923712cf6d7de269b2c33573fa7 started the topic Website problems in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/website-problems/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:05:09 +1000 Unfortunately, it appears the website has been hacked (couldn’t imagine why….) and I cannot access all sections (including the ‘back end’ which allows me to amend details, etc). I’m looking for outside help – way beyond my IT skills – and no idea when that may be sorted out. In the meantime, happy to directly email you the article (wasn’t a…[Read more]

]]> 2 7428a48ba3306ef4499122738407bd7f John Woolven-Allen replied to the topic Missed attachment in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/missed-attachment/#post-5709 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:14:29 +1000 Sorry, I cannot see the link to the SMH article. Nothing was attached (as far as I could see). Please advise.

]]> 0 3576809d2a1dd31016a15d712a7421d4 started the topic Missed attachment in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/missed-attachment/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:07:45 +1000 This should have been attached to the mention of the article in the Sydney Morning Herald

]]> 0 88152f212330bd76db200d6c60db900e started the topic Season Greetings in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/season-greetings/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:48:13 +1000 To all PPS members – best wishes to you and your for the festive season. And if you’re wondering if anyone notices philatelic interests these days, have a look at this item from p5 in today’s Sydney Morning Herald!

]]> 0 92f74cbafae68b70c3a4d7d3fc52ef8f started the topic "Something PNG" in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/something-png/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:55:33 +1000 Message from Steve Zirinsky:
On November 14th at 6 pm New York time, I will be moderating a zoom meeting with two presentations for the Society of Australasian Specialists / Oceania. One presentation will be by Anthony Presgrave on “South Australian Departmental Stamps” and the other will be by David Hopper on “Something PNG”.
Best to contact “sz…[Read more]

]]> 0 a7fecf46429f6483c4a69fa5e020c6f5 John Stewart started the topic Cancellations on Covers start of ww2 in PNG. in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/cancellations-on-covers-start-of-ww2-in-png/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:02:37 +1000 I have three covers that have been posted in the Milne Bay Buna area at the start of WW2.

Two covers just have a three (3) bar cancellation with a violet circle and a dot in them.

One has no stamps available but the violet circle with the dot.

The circle is about the size of a the end of a pencil with the dot in the centre.

Can anyone help…[Read more]

]]> 1 95f95a59024a8aa6c0d90d08495f5361 started the topic Interesting PNG cover in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/interesting-png-cover/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:23:38 +1000 This message received via the PPS website (pls reply direct to email address below):

Hello,
The attached was given to my husband Peter Cahill (dec.) a number of years ago.
Postmarked Sohano & Port Moresby 1958 and with the 2 1/2d overprinted with 4d. Please contact me if anyone is interested in having it.
Thank you
Regards
Marian…[Read more]

]]> 0 25ad9bd79ec1d2d6984841728f40f08f John Graham replied to the topic Canberra StampShow Sept in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/canberra-stampshow-sept/#post-5696 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:17:28 +1000 I know Canberra is advertising it as the “only National stamp show in 2024”, but this is not true. Toowoomba Stamp Club is hosting the National One-Frame Exhibition on October 12-13.

See https://www.toowoomba2024.com/

We are open to holding a PPS meeting on Saturday 12 for those members and other interested parties who may be present on the day.…[Read more]

]]> 0 ab1369e37890a6913224c9e0b6a269d3 started the topic Canberra StampShow Sept in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/canberra-stampshow-sept/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:07:21 +1000 Here’s information on the Canberra show. I think perhaps the only national show in Australia this year? I’m not aware of any PPS activity planned (as for myself, I’ll be in Greece then) – but, if anyone would like to suggest something, please feel free to reply to this post and see what response there is.

The Philatelic Society of Canberra…[Read more]

]]> 0 3a5609306cdc79995f8a143d509e757c started the topic May issue still delayed in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/may-issue-still-delayed/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:58:54 +1000 The May issue is still a ‘work-in’progress’ – still struggling with the new designer. So it looks like this is going to be the May issue that actually appears in June (fingers crossed). Be assured it has not been forgotten.

]]> 0 4000d3467a74515ccb6508cc585e55ff started the topic May issue of PNG Calling in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/may-issue-of-png-calling/ Tue, 07 May 2024 02:28:28 +1000 Looks like the May issue will be a bit delayed. The designer who has worked on it the past few years has moved on and it’s taking time to find someone to take over. It’s not anything I could handle so everyone will just have to be patient. I’ll advise you of the status later in the month.
In the meantime, I hope everyone will take advantage of…[Read more]

]]> 0 f4f64d218575b21b96137fc07016936c Dave Sheridan replied to the topic Max Stern name still trading.... in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/max-stern-name-still-trading/#post-5685 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:04:42 +1000 Hi Doug, you too!

 

]]> 0 73ee123d24e67e3eb1a97bff76e3ceb5 Doug Spencer replied to the topic Max Stern name still trading.... in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/max-stern-name-still-trading/#post-5684 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:52:42 +1000 Mr Stern and I had many conversations over the years.
After his passing, the business was continued by his son-in-law, Sam Seigal.
Absolutely top person to deal with, and he often still has items from the old days that many other dealers do not.
Nice to hear from you, Sherro.

]]> 0 c1228863ba2354646c675afa5bc7eefa Dave Sheridan replied to the topic Max Stern name still trading.... in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/max-stern-name-still-trading/#post-5683 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:39:56 +1000 The name is still registered (since 2008). It’s probably run by a family trust. After the Port Phillip Arcade was redeveloped, they moved to 271 Collin Street, where they’re still trading.

]]> 0 fdef3a7848dd33a086eb1bf05aa0294e Mrs L J replied to the topic Max Stern name still trading.... in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/max-stern-name-still-trading/#post-5682 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:37:56 +1000 They still have a website:  maxstern.com.au and have an address in Melbourne CBD where you can pick up online orders. They are trading as Max Stern & Co.

I was looking to get a BW catalogue

]]> 0 f7ab9277dd5521b73f671a8cf224edc7 Dave Sheridan's profile was updated https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/activity-2/p/569/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:36:18 +1000 0 ebd4e2fb96652c59556b647e375373f7 started the topic Max Stern name still trading.... in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/max-stern-name-still-trading/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:21:55 +1000 I just noticed that there are a couple of ebay listing under the name ‘Max Stern’. I assume someone purchased the business when Max died? and still trades? solely online? Certainly one of the great names of Australian philately.
By the way, I’m starting to assemble the Feb issue of PNG calling and would be pleased to have further contributions -…[Read more]

]]> 0 2d631c02445dafeda9e46d70a2050f0b started the topic Single Frame Exhibit in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/single-frame-exhibit/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:26:09 +1000 This might be of interest to any members thinking of how to get started with an exhibit (always happy to share info from other societies).

A Single Frame exhibit is a great way to start exhibiting, educate students on a topic or distill your multi-frame to its essence. All collectors have budgets. Some are just a little larger than others.…[Read more]

]]> 0 0663528a29334043d13a23b39e8f148d started the topic Dont' throw away your PNG Calling journals in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/dont-throw-away-your-png-calling-journals/ Tue, 16 May 2023 01:37:22 +1000 Collectors…[Read more]

]]> 0 c2313538bc11dcaa5d90e955d213f9e2 started the topic In the news in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/in-the-news/ Sat, 06 May 2023 04:18:09 +1000 Just a small snippet from the Sat edition of the Sydney Morning Herald you might enjoy. An article reporting on preparations for the coronation.
“…The streets are crammed, mostly with shoppers…Fortnum & Mason and Marks & Spencer…(and)…The Strand’s iconic stamp shop, Stanley Gibbons, has a window full of coronation-themed lickables.”
Who…[Read more]

]]> 0 aae075ff13aff75802095ee2325e3999 started the topic Steve Zirinsky on line Thurs the 30th in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/steve-zirinsky-on-line-thurs-the-30th/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:25:22 +1000 Catch him on a live zoom discussion- along with Hugh Jeffries (SG editor) – hosted by the British Empire Study Group (always happy to mention other societies!) – this Thurs, the 30th – link below:

BESG Hosts – Hugh Jeffreys of Stanley Gibbons Catalogues- Panel Talk with Steven Zirinsky – The Talk Continues

]]> 0 968b1ce8cb0483e95d2677e49fc12031 started the topic PPS email address now back online in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/pps-email-address-now-back-online/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:11:30 +1000 The Australian Treasurer’s email address (pps_qld@yahoo.com.au) is now back in operation. For the past few months we’ve had some issues with it and all past history has been lost. So, if anyone has sent an email to that address – and has not had an acknowledgement – please re-send and Maurie Clark can update your details.

For information, the…[Read more]

]]> 0 f55076db943603418df8f40ad019f149 started the topic PPS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/pps-memebship-renewal/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:15:47 +1000 For those members renewing their membership, we advise that the listed email address for our Australian Treasurer, Maurie Clarke, is currently disabled. If you want to contact him (for paypal or to send forms/details), please use his personal email address at: maurieck5@bigpond.com.
By the way, he is traveling interstate at the moment and so may…[Read more]

]]> 0 621e6bfb7a683089c6b914286098e564 started the topic Email contact details in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/email-contact-details/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:20:15 +1000 It appears one of our members email list has been hacked. Should you receive an email with the subject:
Papuan Philatelic Society – Auction Link
please delete and certainly don’t click on the link.

Members emailing the completed membership form to this email address – “pps_qld@yahoo.com.au” – will have the email rejected (works for paypal but…[Read more]

]]> 0 c595f7746ae981181375f1724bd200ad Doug Spencer replied to the topic Census of TPNG unissued 5/- Patrol party in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/census-of-tpng-unissued-5-patrol-party/#post-5528 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:16:19 +1000 A further 3 sheets have come to light, all from the Melbourne printing, all still intact and none on the secondary market – 13255, 13268 and 13269.

 

 

]]> 0 c4ef359f804ea88665c94a679a807a8f Doug Spencer started the topic Census of TPNG unissued 5/- Patrol party in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/census-of-tpng-unissued-5-patrol-party/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:52:57 +1000 I am currently compiling a provenace census of the sheet numbers that escaped destruction when the issue was abandoned.

So far, I have 694, 2840 and 2992 from the London printing and 13257 & 13275  from the Melbourne printing.

Contributions with further sheet numbers, images and provenance welcome.

]]> 0 e58dc90a7b1ac00373a40e845b34a9bd Rhys Harrison started the topic PNG Calling in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/png-calling/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:52:20 +1000 I have Papua New Guinea Calling newsletters from March 1985 to September 2002.
Available to anyone for the cost of postage. Alternatively, I will scan a specific article.

]]> 0 7536b87ee7f94661e61d166a2641d61f Rhys Harrison started the topic PNG Postmark Scarcity in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/png-postmark-scarcity/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:51:31 +1000 I recently ‘came back’ to the hobby after an absence of 25 years. I’m wondering if there has been any published material during that time of scarcity ratings for PNG postmarks. Valuations would be even better but I’m guessing that auction prices realized may be the only source for that.
I’d like to get a scan an article that might help from PPS…[Read more]

]]> 0 2bd4e8d7a14b01fe59d365f04aa970a8 Rhys Harrison started the topic Town Cancellation Scarcity Ratings in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/town-cancellation-scarcity-ratings/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:50:33 +1000 My latest Papuan Pandemic Project is an attempt to value my stamp & especially cover collection. My Vern Rutherford, Roger Lee & Powell postal history books give some clues based on PO opening durations but no one appears to attempt a scarcity rating or valuation for town & special cancellations. Are there more recent references that might…[Read more]

]]> 0 da6a6905476853641246fc24bc4a947a Stuart Connor started the topic upcoming auction in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/upcoming-auction/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:48:59 +1000  Hi All , I am looking to sell my collection of covers & was wondering if there were any plans for an auction in the near future . Have approx 1000 FDCs , FFCs , PO openings , Relief cancels & A.H.Voyce amongst others . Any help appreciated
Regards Stuart

 

]]> 0 c66f98066c583548cd670acd885f96e9 started the topic Dec issue of PNG Calling now in the mail in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/dec-issue-of-png-calling-now-in-the-mail/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:08:30 +1000 Who can guess how the mail travels these days – it’s now in the hands of Aust Post and your local delivery system.

Hope you enjoy it and please feel free to contact me with your own article or query or mention of a recent purchase or ‘help wanted’ or…..

]]> 0 2c3ecf6e6409c0d43881b4f78ce4ab39 started the topic PPS Auction payments in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/pps-auction-payments/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:04:32 +1000 Message from Frank Wilson:
Due to my current non-covid illness I will not be settling the auction now until after Christmas.

and message from members: get well quick Frank

]]> 0 cbc42b1887cf1a5681a90f9f46bb342d John Ackerman's profile was updated https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/activity-2/p/522/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:54:42 +1000 0 7a9133eb1e2ea36a649e92ee3a236f8a started the topic PPS AUCTION BIDS CLOSE 31 OCT in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/pps-auction-bids-close-31-oct/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:05:52 +1000 amazing range, see the lots – link below – and keep in mind that reserves are set at 75% of estimate
https://www.mailbyrail.com/ppsauction5/

]]> 0 95408083e92536a00921615ef0e9c851 started the topic Closing date for Auctions bids Oct 31 - something for everyone! in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/closing-date-for-auctions-bids-oct-31-something-for-everyone/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:26:45 +1000 here’s the link – check out the amazing range of quality material
https://www.mailbyrail.com/ppsauction5/

]]> 0 0e7693b2bba9bf5ca6ea3dad58b5ae35 started the topic The Harrison article from Dec 1964 - "Scarcest Postal Markings..." in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/the-harrison-article-from-dec-1964-scarcest-postal-markings/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:11:31 +1000 just in case anyone else would like to see it

]]> 0 742d44021c650a9f35c9dcc0724c4932 started the topic Index for PNG Calling issues 1955-1999 now in website LIBRARY in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/index-for-png-calling-issues-1955-1999-now-in-website-library/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:25:11 +1000 It’s still a bit messy but the Index for 1955-1999 is now in the LIBRARY. The issues for 1955 are in that year folder and following years will be entered over time.
Now, looking for someone to update the Index for the years from 2000…..

]]> 0 d50af5e03ed2ef78ff39045333770b3c wrote a new post http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/?p=5452 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:20:52 +1000 It’s been a verrrry long-running project to get the website LIBRARY up and running. The initial objective is to place every issue of PNG Calling in the files (though the name of the journal has changed over the […]

]]> 1 8c070ca4193bedd599d25077ebd6931f started the topic Have you had a look at the PPS Auction? in the forum PPS Members Forum https://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/have-you-had-a-look-at-the-pps-auction/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:27:55 +1000 Have you looked over the amazing range of lots in the 2021 PPS Auction? If not, use this link:

https://www.mailbyrail.com/ppsauction5/

Something for everyone……..Of course, you must be a financial member…..get your bids in now.

]]> 0 7d85d99c09e7323194d4f00b03e92f1e started the topic PPS Auction - your help needed now in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/pps-auction-your-help-needed-now/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 02:41:08 +1000 Great to have Frank Wilson looking after the auction – but he depends on members providing the material. Everyone has some something to offer – duplicates, odds and ends, “why did I ever buy that?”, no longer needed, etc etc. Come on now, have a look through your folders, albums, files, envelopes, stock books, etc – time to do some tidying up.…[Read more]

]]> 0 fcba2af2da99a30c15172447b0e9851f started the topic Rule change as per AGM agenda in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/rule-change-as-per-agm-agenda/ Sun, 04 Jul 2021 04:37:16 +1000 Here is the text of the minor rule change presented and passed at the recent AGM. As always, thanks to Nick Oughton for his attention to our society record-keeping.

]]> 0 9f8615017b9497fae01edd2053dc7821 started the topic Back issues of PNG Calling in the forum PPS Members Forum http://papuanphilatelicsociety.com/forums/topic/back-issues-of-png-calling/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:18:12 +1000 Would anyone like back issues of PNG Calling? for yourself or sharing with local club members? I have a quantity of printed journals (2019 & 2020) available for the asking. The only cost would be postage. If interested, send me an email (richard@muller.id.au) and we can work out how best to send them.

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