EASTER 7 - 20

th May 2012

A WARM WELCOME is extended to parishioners, visitors, adults and children. We are delighted that you are worshipping with us today and trust that you feel welcome. Visitors and newcomers may care to sign the visitors’ book on the back table. A Hearing Loop is available in the front three pews on the left hand side of the church.

Toilets are available in the Lower Hall or the Armstrong Room.

Everyone is invited to stay for refreshments and a chat in the Armstrong Room after the service.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Children between the ages of 4 - 9 are invited to meet in the Armstrong Room. Please leave quietly with the leaders during the Gradual Hymn. There are quiet activities and books for parents with younger children in the choir vestry. Worship sheets available from the sides-persons.

SERVICES TODAY

7.00am Eucharist - Celebrant & Preacher Fr Neil Vearing

9.00am Sung Eucharist - Celebrant & Preacher Fr Neil

Organist Jenny Davey

Setting Nashdom Abbey

Hymns: TIS: 209, 452, 224, 497, 369

11am Matins – Bougainvillea

11.00am CHURCH@11- Family Worship

FLOWERS TODAY

are given in loving memory of Margret Davey

by Jennifer

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GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME

ENTRANCE HYMN: 209 – And can it be that I should gain

The Celebrant greets the people with a welcome

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed.

SENTENCE

MC

Jesus prayed, "Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one". Jn.17:11.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

KYRIE ELEISON

Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison

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THE CONFESSION

MC

God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy, welcoming sinners and inviting them to the Lord’s Table.

Silence

Let us now draw near to God with sincerity and confidence and pray,

Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ABSOLUTION

Celebrant

Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Music next page

Glory to God in the highest and peace to God's people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

MC Almighty God, your blessed Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: mercifully give us faith to trust that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth until the end of time; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD All sit

FIRST READING

A reading from The Acts of the Apostles 1:15-17, 21-26 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said,

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"Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus-- for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry." So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us--one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection." So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed and said, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place." And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 1 - 1 – 6

1 Blessed are they who have not walked

in the │counsel • of the │wicked: nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the as │sembly │of the │scornful.

2 Their del ight is in the │law of the │Lord: and they meditate on his │law│day and │night.

3 Like a tree p l a n t e d by streams of water bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that │do not

│wither:

whatever they │do│it shall │prosper.

4 As for the wicked, it is not │so with │ them: they are like chaff which the │wind │blows a│way.

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5 Therefore the wicked shall not be able to │stand in the │judgement:

nor the sinner in the congre│gation │of the │righteous.

6 For the Lord knows the │way of the │righteous:

but the │way of the │wicked shall │perish.

SECOND READING A reading from the First Letter of John 5:9-13 If we receive human testimony, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God that he has testified to his Son. Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony in their hearts. Those who do not believe in God have made him a liar by not believing in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son. And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Cantor Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

This is my commandment, says the Lord, that you love one another, as I have loved you. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

GRADUAL HYMN: 452 – God of mercy, God of grace GOSPEL

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

A reading from the holy gospel according to John 17:6-19 Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ

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Jesus said, "I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.”

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

SERMON - Fr Neil Vearing

PROFESSION OF FAITH All stand

MC Let us together affirm the faith of the Church:

We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,

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true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

MC (All sit/ kneel)

Let us pray for the world and for the Church. Periods of silence may be briefly kept for personal prayer. Each petition ends with this response: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord who has taught us, to pray,

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

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Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen

THE GREETING OF PEACE All stand

Celebrant

We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you

OFFERTORY HYMN: 224 – All hail the power of Jesus’ name

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Preparation of the gifts of bread and wine at the altar.

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

Celebrant

Source of all joy, receive our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Keep us in the love of Christ and bring us to the vision of his glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life.

Blessed be God for ever.

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become for us the cup of salvation.

Blessed be God for ever.

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INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION All communicants of other churches are invited to join us in the sharing of Holy Communion. If you are not a communicant we encourage you to come forward for a blessing. Please indicate your desire for a blessing by holding your hands behind your back as you kneel or stand at the Altar Rail.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Cantor The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Celebrant

All thanks and praise, glory and honour be yours at all times, in every place, holy and loving Father, true and living God.

We praise you that through your eternal Word you brought the universe into being and made us in your own image.

You have given us this earth to care for and delight in, and with its bounty you preserve our life.

We thank you that you bound yourself to the human race with the promises of a gracious covenant and called us to serve you in love and peace.

Above all we give you thanks for your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ: born as one of us, he lived our common life and offered his life to you in perfect obedience and trust.

By his death he delivered us from sin, brought us new life, and reconciled us to you and to one another.

Therefore with angels and archangels, with apostles, and prophets, with holy men and women of every age, we proclaim your great and glorious name saying/singing:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

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Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest

Merciful God, we thank you for these gifts of your creation, this bread and wine, and we pray that by your Word and Holy Spirit, we who eat and drink them may be partakers of Christ’s body and blood.

On the night he was betrayed Jesus took bread; and when he had given you thanks he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying,

‘Take, eat. This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’

After supper, he took the cup, and again giving you thanks he gave it to his disciples saying,

‘Drink from this, all of you. This is my blood of the new covenant shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’

Cantor

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith,

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

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Therefore we do as our Saviour has commanded: proclaiming his offering of himself made once for all upon the cross, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming again, we celebrate, with this bread and this cup, his one perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.

Renew us by your Holy Spirit, unite us in the body of your Son, and bring us with all your people into the joy of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, with whom, and in whom, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father, in songs of never-ending praise:

Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Every time we eat the bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

The priest and sanctuary party receive their Communion

AGNUS DEI

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, grant us your peace.

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INVITATION The gifts of God for the people of God. Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

The people receive Holy Communion. As the sacrament is received the communicant responds. Amen.

COMMUNION HYMN: 497 – Let all mortal flesh keep silence The congregation sits or kneels Silence for prayerful reflection may be kept.

SENTENCE AFTER COMMUNION

Celebrant

Jesus said; as you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

All stand

Let us pray, Eternal God, may we who share Christ’s banquet be one with him as he is one with you.

Keep us firm in this hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen*

CHILDREN / NOTICES

POST COMMUNION HYMN: 369 – Hail the day that sees Him rise GOD’S BLESSING

Celebrant

God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, to know the hope to which he has called you; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

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DISMISSAL

MC

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: In the name of Christ. Amen

POSTLUDE: Sanctuary party leaves and congregation sits

PARISH BULLETIN

POINTS FOR PERSONAL PRAYER ST PETER’S AND THE WIDER CHURCH

Our parish priest, Fr Neil, and other clergy who assist in the parish. Church warden’s , parish councillors and parish council secretary. Parishioners who wash the linen, dust the church, attend to the candle’s and perform the many other “unseen” duties.

THE DIOCESE AND THE WIDER CHURCH

Archbishop Rowan of Canterbury and the Anglican Communion. Our Primate, Philip, Archbishop Peter and Bishop Glenn. Episcopal and Catholic Churches in Sudan and South Sudan working together to broker peace. Palestinian Christians. Anglicare Disability Respite Appeal. In the inter-church cycle of prayer the pastors and people of St John’s Uniting Church, Mosman.

OUR LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY

The homeless, especially those sleeping outside on these cold nights. Charities providing shelter for the homeless. Families and individuals fearful of eviction from their homes. For those who cannot afford heating during winter. “Op shops” providing warm clothing and blankets for those in need.

THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD

Successful measures to curb the violent activities of drug cartels in Mexico. Student victims of the Syrian defence forces in Aleppo. Palestinians mourning the 64 year occupation of their land. Measures to reduce increasing injuries in combat sports in Australia. Integrity in parliament and in the media.

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THE SICK Pray for all who are facing trials and difficulties, for those who are sick

especially and those who are dying: show them your kindness and mercy.

Those who are sick and those with long term needs: Claudia, Jan, Belinda, Lisa, Penelope, Keith, Sally, Spencer, Rita, Christopher, Ruth, Wayne, Josie, Jack , Pat, Lorna, Arabella, Patricia, Lynne.

For those in Nursing Homes: Ros e, Marjorie, Ron, Pam, Meg, Gil, Sybil and Betty.

FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Give thanks for all the saints who have found favour in God’s sight from earliest times, prophets, apostles, martyrs, and those whose names are known to God alone. The recently deceased, especially David Aylmer and those known to us whose anniversary occurs about this time.

PARISH DIARY – MAY 2012

Monday 21st

7am Police Chaplaincy 8.00- 9.00 Redlands Chapel Parish Council 7.30 – 9.30 pm Tuesday 22

nd 8.00 – 9.00 Redlands Chapel

10.00 – 12.30 pm Craft Group 7.30pm Theology & Ministry Course Wednesday 23

rd Fr Neil’s Day Off

8.00 – 9.00 am Redlands Chapel Thursday 24

th 7am Eucharist – Chapel

2.30pm Eucharist – Elizabeth Lodge 7.30pm Home Group – Rectory

WEEK OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Combined service today 2.00 pm – Scott’s Kirk, Belmont Road, Mosman

CRAFT GROUP

Will meet on Tuesday 22nd May, 10.00am – 12.30pm. Morning tea will be provided.

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LUNCH@PARADISO – 12 noon On Sunday 27

th May you are invited to join us at Paradiso Cafe

Restaurant Shop 4, Neutral Bay for lunch (top of the escalator from

Woolworths car park - above Mr Gordon’s Butcher). For more information contact Barbara Dutton or Fr Neil. Ros Haege, Marjorie Flower, Ron Davies, Pam Bennett, Meg Wheeler, Gil Webb, Sybil Baker and Betty Welsman.

Discussion on Sunday’s gospel, prayer and fellowship in the rectory. Thursday nights – 7.30pm. Please bring your Bible. More information from Fr Neil or Heather – 9953 1050.

STREET STALL

The final takings from the Street Stall is $1175.40 which wil be sent to Anglicare this week. Hearty thanks to all involved for this great result.

TIN BIN

Grateful thanks to those who already provide food for the Anglicare Tin Bin each week. As the colder weather advances, Anglicare experiences a greater demand for food. Please be encouraged to add an extra can of food to your shopping list through the winter months to bring on Sunday for the food bag at the back of the church.

PATRONAL FESTIVAL RAFFLE Tickets available today from Alison Peterson

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HYMNS FOR JUNE & JULY As the hymns for June and July are shortly to be chosen, I would invite anyone with personal favourites to send me them in writing (barbaramdutton@gmail.com) or hand to me at church today. I can't guarantee your favourites will necessarily appear this time, but will certainly take the requests into consideration.

ALL AGE INFORMAL WORSHIP

NEXT SERVICE SUNDAY 27th

MAY 11.00am – ST PETER’S CHURCH

INFORMAL WORSHIP - EUCHARIST A SERVICE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

ALL WELCOME

WELCOME

We welcome Stacey Yang to St Peter’s in the position of parish organist. Stacey come to us with a rich background in classical music and from within the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

Stacey is to give the Friday recital at St. Stephen’s Church, Macquarie Street, this Friday, 25 May, at 1 p.m. You may like to attend – entry is free

CONVERSATIONS@STPETERS –TUESDAY 12

th JUNE

10.30am Armstrong Room

FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS THE TAPESTRY OF LIFE

Alan Dobbyn, born Mildura, Vic 1929; joined Sunraysia Daily as a proof reader soon to become a cadet reporter there in 1946. Joined the SMH in 1954 and rose to be a senior newspaper executive retiring in 1988 after seven years as Editor and Manager of John Fairfax Pty Ltd (London). Daphne was born Beenleigh, Qld 1936; descendant of German pioneers in the Logan River area. Married Alan in 1956 and raised three children. Voluntary Archivist at St.

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Thomas' Church, North Sydney before leaving for London where she studied bookbinding and book restoration with some of the top people in that field. Currently they live in Stroud, NSW where they are working on the establishment of the Stroud Heritage Conservation Trust. Before moving to Stroud they worshipped at St. Peter's Cremorne and still attend when in Sydney.

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READINGS AND ROSTERS

THIS WEEK 20

th May

NEXT WEEK 27

th May

Reading 1 Acts 1.15 - 17, 21 - 26 Acts 2. 1 – 21

Psalm Psalm 1 Psalm 104. 26 – 36

Reading 2 1 John 5.9 - 13 Romans 8. 22 - 27

Gospel John 17.6 - 19 John 15. 26-27; 16.4b-15

7.00am 7.00am

Reader John Halford Helen Beckhaus

Sidesperson John Webb Ron Bulla

Chalice Jen Lee Judy Chapman

9.00am 9.00am

Welcomers Kate Taubman Barbara Gordon

Shireen Win Pe Heather Vearing

Sidespersons Matthew Peverell Tom Ingham

Lynette Scott Shireen Win Pe

Deacon N/A Alan Baker

Sub Deacon N/A Greg Loveday

MC Greg Loveday N/A

Crucifer Greig Brooks Greig Brooks

Acolytes Helen Robarts Helen Robarts

Caroline Bowyer Christine Hogan

Thurifer N/A Tom Layton

Boat N/A Caroline Bowyer

Readers Jenny Holmes Barbara Gordon

Jane Ashworth Sub Deacon

Intercessor Esme Parker Caroline Bowyer

Chalice Greg Loveday Alan Baker

Grieg Brooks Greg Loveday

Morning Tea Helen Robarts Lorraine Brown

Heather Vearing Lynette Scott

Counters John Ashworth William Nesham

Bruce Gordon Mary Layton

PEWSHEET DEADLINE Please submit all pew sheet entries no later than 12 noon each Tuesday.

NEXT SUNDAY – PENTECOST SUNDAY – 27th

MAY 2012 7.00am Eucharist: Celebrant & Preacher: Fr Neil Vearing 9.00am Sung Eucharist - Organist: Xiaoyu (Stacey) Yang

11.00am CHURCH@11 - Eucharist

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Parish Directory

29 Waters Road Cremorne NSW 2090 Tel [02] 9953-1050 info@stpeterscremorne.org.au

Rector Fr Neil Vearing 9953-1050 0401 289 919 rector@stpeterscremorne.org.au Churchwardens Greig Brooks 0418 632 228 Greg Loveday 0414 992 746 Barbara Bardon 0417 405 745

Parish Council Secretary Alison Peterson 9440 1905 Parish Councillors John Ashworth 9948 0023 Jenny Lee 0404 125 887 William Nesham 9953 2802 Matthew Peverell 0408 163 370 Stefan Trofimovs

Edwina Waddy Shireen Win Pe

9428 5160 0402 116 216 0418 498 267

Organist Jenny Davey Administrative Assistant Jan Koop 9953 1050 Children’s Ministry Edwina Waddy 0402 116 216

Pastoral Care Contacts Jane Ashworth 9948 0023 Louisa Baker 9969 3939 Helen Beckhaus 9909 1867

John Halford 9411 5971 Beth McInnes 9972 7159 Kathy Moss 9909 3985 Heather Vearing 9953 1050 Office Hours

Mon, Tue & Thru 10 am– 12 pm

©1995 The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation. From the text of

A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint of Broughton Books. Reproduced with permission 2003.

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