Recreational fishers welcome Garrett's decision
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 06:57
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Australian recreational fishers today welcomed the decision by The Hon. Peter Garrett, Federal Minister for the Environment to allow the sustainable fishing of Mako Sharks to continue.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 07:28 |
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Recfish History
Recreational and sport fishing is an extremely important and valuable part of the Australian lifestyle. Nearly one quarter of the population fish at least once a year. The value to the national economy is estimated to be around $2 billion. The lifestyle and health benefits of recreational fishing are no less significant. The future of fishing and the quality of our fishing experience is determined by the way we look after or manage natural resources which include fish and other aquatic life, their habitat and the freshwater and marine environment generally. They must be managed properly and efficiently to maximise benefits to all concerned and to ensure the preservation and health of the resource itself. In 1983 the Australian Recreational and Sport Fishing Industry Confederation Inc was formed - to give all Australian fishers a voice so that they can advise and assist in the sustainable management of this country’s immense recreational and sport fishing resource. In 1995 the trading name of Recfish Australia was adopted.
Current Members
Recfish Australia is the peak national body for recreational and sport fishing in Australia and is made up of many other organisations:-
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AFANT (Amateur Fishermen’s Association of Northern Territory) |
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NSWACoRF (New South Wales Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing) |
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Recfishwest, (Western Australian Recreational & Sportfishing Council) |
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TARFish (Tasmanian Association for Recreational Fishing) |
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VRFish (Victorian Recreational Fishing Peak Body) |
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ANSA (Australian National Sportfishing Association) |
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AUF (Australian Underwater Federation – Spearfishing Commission) |
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RFA NSW (Recreational Fishing Alliance of New South Wales) |
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PFIGA (Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association) |
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NSW CFA (New South Wales Council of Freshwater Anglers) |
Recfish Mission
Recfish Australia is your voice to the Australian Government to make sure that recreational and sport fishing gets a fair hearing and our concerns and needs are addressed regarding environmental, sport, habitat, access, allocation, protection, disease, importation and a host of other issues. Without that voice; decisions, policies, anti fishing views, etc will be heard and this will impact on your fishing in the future. Our mission is simple: One voice promoting sustainable fishing and representing recreational fishers at a national level.
Recfish Board 2009 – 2010
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Deputy Chair |
CEO |
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| Frank Prokop (Recfishwest) |
Russell Conway (VRFish) |
Len Olyott |
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| Chris Makepeace (AFANT) |
John Burgess (ANSA) |
Adam Smith(AUF)
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| Mark Nikolai (TARFish) |
Max Castle (NSWACoRF) |
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Recfish Past Executive
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CHAIR
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DEPUTY CHAIR
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CEO
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Office/Project Manager
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BOARD MEMBERS
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| 2008 |
Bruce Schumacher |
Adam Smith |
Len Olyott |
Rhonda Farlow |
Chris Makepeace, John Burgess, Franz Grasser/Russell Conway, Des Wood, Mark Nikolai |
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2007
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Bruce Schumacher
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John Cleary
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John Harrison
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Rhonda Farlow
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Malcolm Poole, Chris Makepeace, Adam Smith, Des Wood
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2006
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Bruce Schumacher
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John Cleary
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John Harrison
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Rhonda Farlow
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Bill Sawynok, Malcolm Poole, Chris Makepeace, Adam Smith, Des Wood
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2005
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Bruce Schumacher
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Brett Cleary
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John Harrison
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Rhonda Farlow
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Bill Sawynok, Frank Prokop,
Bruce Alvey, David Hall, Malcolm Poole, Chris Makepeace
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YEAR
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PRESIDENT
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VICE PRESIDENT
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National Executive Director
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Environmental Officer
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Office/Project Manager
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TREASURER
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SECRETARY
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2004
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Frank Prokop
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Bruce Schumacher
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John Harrison
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Carol Wind
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David Bateman
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Malcolm Poole
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2003
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Frank Prokop
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Bruce Schumacher
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Graham Pike
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Graham Pike
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Carol Wind
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David Bateman
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Gavin Bedford
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2002
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John Harrison
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Frank Prokop
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Graham Pike
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Ross Monash
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Carol Wind
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Geoff Hawkins
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David Bateman
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2001
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John Harrison
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Graham Pike
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Graham Pike
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Ross Monash
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Carol Wind
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Graeme Creed
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David Bateman
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2000
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Angus Horwood
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Graham Pike
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Ross Monash
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Carol Wind
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Patrick Hunter
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Les Hawkins
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1999
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Angus Horwood
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Graham Pike
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Ray Walker
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Carol Wind
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Patrick Hunter
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Les Hawkins
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1998
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Angus Horwood
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Graham Pike
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Ray Walker
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Carol Wind
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Patrick Hunter
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Les Hawkins
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1997
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Angus Horwood
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David Bateman
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John Harrison
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Carol Wind
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Patrick Hunter
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Les Hawkins
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1996
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Mal Ramsay
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David Bateman
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John Harrison
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Carol Wind
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Patrick Hunter
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Les Hawkins
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1995
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Mal Ramsay
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David Bateman
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John Harrison
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Carol Wind
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Grahame Williams
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Les Hawkins
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1994
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Mal Ramsay
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David Bateman
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John Harrison/ George Colman
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Carol Wind
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Graham Pike
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Les Hawkins
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1993
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Mal Ramsay
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David Bateman
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George Colman
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Kate Bolas/ Sue McIlrick/ Carol Wind
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Graham Pike
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Les Hawkins
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1992
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Mal Ramsay
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David Bateman
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George Colman
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Kate Bolas/ John McElhone/ Joan Kinsey
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Graham Pike
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Les Hawkins
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1991
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Mal Ramsay
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John O'Sullivan
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Tom Bergin
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Joan Kinsey
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David Bateman
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Les Hawkins
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1990
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Mal Ramsay
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John O'Sullivan
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Tom Bergin
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Joan Kinsey
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David Bateman
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Did Gadsby
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1989
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Mal Ramsay
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John O'Sullivan
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Tom Bergin
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Joan Kinsey
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David Bateman
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Did Gadsby
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1988
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Graham Pike
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Mal Ramsay
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Wayne Hocking
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Joan Kinsey
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Baden Hopgood
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Did Gadsby
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1987
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Graham Pike
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Mal Ramsay
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Joan Kinsey
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Baden Hopgood
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Did Gadsby
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1986
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Graham Pike
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Mal Ramsay
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Joan Kinsey
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Baden Hopgood
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Did Gadsby
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1985
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Graham Pike
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Barrie de Flon
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Joan Kinsey
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Mal Ramsay
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Did Gadsby
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1984
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Graham Pike
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Mal Ramsay
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Baden Hopgood
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Did Gadsby
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1983
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Graham Pike
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Barrie de Flon
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Did Gadsby
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Did Gadsby
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