The 2019 Royal Melbourne Show ShowMAG by Chicane Showbags

T H E R O YA L M E L B O U R N E S H O W 2 019

Oh Hey Indie!

THE NEW EMPORIUM SHOWBAG

We’ve gone Retro!

BERTIE BEETLE COLLECTORS EDITION

So bueno!

KINDER CHOCOLATE IS IN THE HOUSE

ALL THE THINGS TO KNOW

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We give you the run down on Opening Hours, Tickets, Getting there and more...

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T H E 2 019 EMPORIUM COLLECTION

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You’re going love what Showbags we have in store for you this year!

From fashion to beauty we have you covered!

Take a look...

HOME & LIFESTYLE

More amazing Showbag hauls for your enjoyment!

STOCK UP ON YOUR FAV E AT TREAT CENTRAL

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We’ve got some EPIC chocolate, confectionery & savoury Showbags for you.. Check it out here!

BERTIE BEETLE

Enough said!

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INSTA GUIDE TO THE SHOW

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Our hot tips for the perfect gram.

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HOW TO ESCAPE THE CROWDS

The more chilled out spots at the Show.

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MAX FUN, MIN SPEND!

How to do the Show without breaking the bank.

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BE GREEN!

Do the Show with the planet in mind

TOTAL RANDOM THINGS TO DO

We’ve racked up over 100 shows in our time so we really do know all those crazy fun unheard of things to do.

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WHAT DO I EVEN DO THERE?

Our itinerary tips for you and your crew.

All The Things To Know About The Show: Getting there, facilities and other essentials OPENING HOURS

TICKETS

The Royal Melbourne Show is in town from the 21st

You will save up to 20% on tickets by buying

of September to the 1st of October 2019. It’s held

online before 9pm on the 20th of September. An

at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale.

adult ticket costs $33.50 when you pre-purchase online (compared to $42.00 when purchased at

The show opens at 9.30am every day. The carnival runs

the gate) and a Child ticket (5-14 years) is $19

until 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11pm on Friday

(or $21 at the gate). A family pass (2 adults, 2

and Saturdays. For the first time, showbags will be in the

children) will set you back $77.50 ($80 at the

Great Hall and is open from 9.30am – 9pm every day.

gate). Children aged 4 or under are free.

The Fireworks Spectacular presented by

After 5pm tickets mean you can save up to

Brighter are in Herald Sun Area each night.

50%! You can currently nab an adult ticket for $21 or a child ticket for $10.50.

The fireworks are in the Main Arena every night.

On Fridays and Saturdays they kick off at 9pm and Monday – Thursday and Sundays they begin at 8pm.

RACV members also save up to 25%, you need your membership number to gain access to the discounted tickets.

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GETTING THERE

V/LINE

V/Line customers with tickets for the 2019 PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Royal Melbourne Show will be entitled to

Avoid the traffic and catch public transport!

travel Economy OFF PEAK return for $15 from

Public transport is the best way of getting to

any destination on the V/Line network.

Melbourne Showgrounds for the Royal Melbourne

To get the special fare customers must travel with a

Show, particularly travelling by train.

V/Line paper ticket and cannot use their myki.

The Special Event fare will also include free

TRAIN

You can easily get the train to the show. Trains from Flinders Station (generally platforms 8/9) will depart every 10-20 minutes throughout the day and evening.

The last train to depart Melbourne Showgrounds will be at 10:30pm.

TRAM

Catch Tram number 57 from the corner of Flinders & Elizabeth streets to Melbourne Showgrounds on Epsom Road (stop 32).

Travel time is approximately 25 minutes.

metropolitan travel on trains, trams and buses to get to and from the Show.

To take advantage of this special offer, V/Line customers need to have a valid 2019 Royal Melbourne Show admission ticket. Customers must show their prepurchased Royal Melbourne Show admission ticket to be able to purchase their V/Line Special Event fare.

2019 Royal Melbourne Show admission tickets printed from the internet are also eligible for the V/Line Special Event ticket. Only printed online tickets with a barcode detailed are valid Show tickets. M O R E I N F O H E R E !

BUS

DRIVING

Catch 404 service from Footscray to Moonee

Parking during the Royal Melbourne Show is

Ponds- to Ascot Vale Rd/ Epsom Rd

available at Flemington Racecourse for $25 a day.

Catch 472 service from Williamstown to Moonee Ponds- to Langs Rd/ Epsom Rd Both of these services travel regularly to Melbourne Showgrounds precinct.

R E A D M O RE

Entry to the car park is via Epsom Rd or Smithfield Rd, with access to the Show via the rail underpass.

The Epsom Rd entrance is open from 8am-11pm.

Using Google Maps search “Flemington Racecourse carpark� where Royal Melbourne Show carparking is available.

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The go-to showbag for any fashion lover!

This Showbag is a styling dream where you can customise your Miss Coco outfit to suit your taste.

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Make your mark!

The next level ELLE Australia Showbag brought to you by the world’s highest selling fashion mag.

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One for the guys!

The Men’s Style Showbag features a Duffle Bag and a Toiletries Bag along with Sunglasses and a Belt.

Plus you get a bunch of men’s grooming and lifestyle products.

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Introducing our newest babe to our showbag collection.

Indie is a festival ready showbag formulated for free-spirited, independent babes. We’ve curated a collection of essentials for fashion lovers for incredible value.

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Active wear as day wear is here to stay.

We’re all about the sports luxe athleisure wear that won’t blow the bank. We got you girl!

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Pure Australian Skincare Honest skincare made from a balance of Australian organic ingredients, native botanicals and essential oils, just as nature intended.

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Get primed for ModelCo! Iconic Australian beauty brand, ModelCo, has developed award-winning tanning, cosmetics, sun care and natural skincare solutions for over a decade.

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Shop the best in cosmetics and beauty at The Emporium.

We’ve got all tastes covered with both the iconic ModelCo brand and mineral-makeup babes, nude by nature. $28

Flirty, floral and feminine.

Inspired by Rihanna’s passion to always reveal her true self, RiRi by Rihanna captures a fresh, vibrant essence with a playful twist that lets your vivacious spirit shine through.

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Australia’s #1 Mineral Makeup.

Nude by Nature delivers high-performing, natural formulas that provide beautiful finishes and benefits that go beyond make-up.

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HOME & LIFEST YLE

Here’s our pick for the foodies and entertainers out there. The Australian Women’s Weekly Showbag is one of our classics and at only $18 offers amazing value. The MKR and Home and Away Showbags are for those TV lovers.

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A show classic with unbeatable value!

Australia’s most iconic and trusted woman’s magazine is back again with INCREDIBLE variety.

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You’re Summer Bay ready!

Home and Away fans get enough drama following the lives, loves, happiness, and heart-breaks of the residents of Summer Bay your showbag choice is easy.

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Your kitchen will RULE! Our favourite cooking show has an epic haul of all things food.

Cook up a storm with the Official My Kitchen Rules Showbag.

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Gotta love Bertie Beetle!

Bertie Beetle was first formulated from the factory of Hoadley’s Chocolate in Melbourne in the early 1960’s. Bertie Beetle was devised as a means of utilising the unused shards of honeycomb from the production of Violet Crumble. You could say that Violet Crumble was Bertie’s Father!

Bertie Beetle first appeared as part of the Hoadley’s Chocolate Showbag in 1963 alongside Violet Crumble and Polly Waffle.

This was back in the day when there were 30 odd showbags available, not the 400 you can choose from today. It took a few years before the little guy broke through but in 1972 he did it – a new look Bertie Beetle finally had his own Showbag. From here, there was no turning back.

Decades have passed and the legend of Bertie Beetle has continued to grow. Today there are 6 different Bertie Beetle Showbags available at the Royal Shows and now, in 2018 Bertie Beetle has gone digital, yep - you can now buy Bertie Beetle online. Bertie fans rejoice!

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Introducing...

the Bertie Beetle Retro Showbag.

Celebrating Bertie Beetle - Since 1963! Includes 24 Bertie Beetles and a limited edition collector’s Mug Set featuring the original Bertie Beetle logo from the 60’s. For the old school fans of Bertie Beetle and all things retro!

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OH HEY Insta-fluencers!

Did you even go to the Royal Melbourne Show if it’s not on Insta?

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Green Guide to the Melbourne Show We’ve created a handy little eco-guide for navigating the show in a conscious way.

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Instead of printing your ticket

Make picking up those special show

We know, this is not as easy as

unnecessarily, use your phone and

souvenirs and treats a little easier

it looks! There is single-use food

present it to be scanned at the gate. It’s

and greener by bringing your bags

packaging EVERYWHERE at the show

always on you and you won’t have to

from home and having them on hand

but we have noticed a shift in what

worry about losing a piece of paper!

instead of accepting a plastic bag.

the food & beverage vendors are

U S E A N E T I C K E T:

B R I N G YO U R O W N B AG S :

C H O O S E YO U R PAC K AG I N G :

offering now. Go for the cardboard bowls, the paper bags, the wooden L E T T H E S H O W K N O W W H AT YO U T H I N K !

sticks and the novelty cup that you

Don’t just take our word for it. If you see ways that the show can

can take home (and even use for

improve their greenness then get in touch and give them your

beverages for the rest of the day!)

tips! Support a greener show! You are the eyes on the ground and we all have a part to play in looking after the Earth.

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Even our kids are realising that straws

C O M PA N I E S W H O U S E

There are SO many beverages

are detrimental to animals and the

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consumed not just by you, but by the

environment. What seems like a

thousands of people that visit the show.

convenient way to keep your upper

Just think how many single use coffee

lip from being cold/hot and wet, it

cups (not to mention plastic water

really does make a difference if you

bottles along with slurpie and beer

say “no thank you!” to a plastic straw.

C A R RY A R E U SA B L E B E V E R AG E V E SS E L :

cups) are being tossed away after one use. Most people drink more than one beverage at the show! That’s hectic!

Do the planet a favour and bring a reusable cup to use for your drinks. It may do your wallet a favour too with some vendors offering a small discount for bringing your own vessel. There are 9 water stations within the Melbourne Showgrounds with free drinking water.

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B U Y S H O W B AG S F R O M

Did you know all of Chicane Showbag’s plastic bags are created from recycled plastic? We also have a range of our showbags in paper bags and in reusable bags removing the plastic all together!

How To Escape The Crowds

The Royal Melbourne Show is known for a few things, the Ferris Wheel, Bertie Beetle and of course, the notorious show crowds. A quiet Melbourne Show kinda sounds like an oxymoron and while we can’t exactly promise you a quiet experience but if you’d rather a show visit with chill vibes then keep reading, we got chu.

Firstly, it’s imperative you choose the right day and time to go.

The Melbourne Show is over school holidays so it’s quite busy everyday (not just weekends and public holidays) but you may find the week days slightly quieter. The Saturday of the AFL grand final is usually quieter so if you aren’t a footy fan that could be a good day to go! You can also keep an eye on the weather, the colder/rainier days are obviously less busy so if you are happy to keep your activities more inside then you could consider that!

Timing is also super important. Crowds pick up in the afternoon so if you make a nice early morning visit (gates opens at 9.30am) then you should expect it to be a bit quieter around the grounds and you can get your bearing. If you can, enter through Gate 5 on Langs Road rather than any of the main gates that have bigger queues. This is a good gate for families to enter as it’s right next to the children’s area.

For anyone who has been to the Melbourne Show before you

On a side note, if you want showbags – this

would know about the queues to get into the Showbag Hall. This

should be your straight up first stop. Get in there at

year the Showbag Hall has taken up residence in the Great Pavilion

9.30am, make your purchase and then get outta

with plenty of space for people to wander around comfortably in

there. The closest gates are Gate 5 on Langs Road

the wide aisles and check out the new bigger showbag stands!

or Gate 10 at the Train station. It’s right next to

So, what about the most chill things to do? We’ve picked a few of the most tranquil Show day activities we could find to keep your day easy breezy lemon squeezy.

We suggest going to the Animal Nursery as soon as it opens at 9.30am. You can get up close and personal with lambs, ducklings, chooks, goats and more! The crowds start from mid-morning and stay busy until it closes at 7pm.

Visit the Tea Cosy Collective in the Spotlight Makers Pavilion. Open from 9.30am, the collective support Dementia Australia with each tea cosy entered matched by a monetary donation. You can check out the colourful, creative and sometimes just plain crazy designs on display.

If you’re an RASV Member you can experience the Royal Melbourne Show in VIP style, with access to exclusive membersonly areas, including the ringside RASV Members Stockman’s Lounge and the RASV Members Restaurant and Bar. Internationally acclaimed tribute band, the Elton John Experience is definitely worth a watch. They will perform 3 times a day in the Channel 7 Entertainment precinct.

Fancy a steak meal? To celebrate the Angus as the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show beef cattle feature breed, there’s a new spot for a restaurant-quality sit-down meal. The Angus Steakhouse will be serving up hearty steakhouse fare, including specialty steaks, golden fries and wine in a relaxed cosy setting.

If you can’t escape the crowds, get above them! Take a ride on the Ferris Wheel for some peace and impressive views.

R E A D M O RE

the pie in the sky! If you really wanna nail it, you should get a locker so you can still use your arms for more show fun. There are lockers available just on the outside of the Showbag Pavilion itself!

RANDOM Things To D PYGMY GOATS. Pygmy goats are gentle, friendly and funny animals and they’ll be at the Show for one day only in the Livestock Pavilion.

T H E Y A R E AT T H E S H O W F O R O N E DAY O N LY O N T H E 2 6 T H S E P T E M B E R 9. 3 0 A M – 4 PM .

PAT A P I G. Get up close to farm favourites in the pat-a-pig area of The First National Real Estate Farmyard. Find out about these friendly animals and how important they are to farming life.

9.30 A M – 7 PM DA I LY

THE K9 NINJA CHALLENGE. You know you want to see doggies compete in the ultimate dog obstacle course. Pitting canine competitors (and their handlers) against each other, the K9 Ninja Challenge will sort the puppies from pawthletes.

12 PM DA I LY

ELTON JOHN EXPERIENCE. A not-to-miss show, the Elton John Experience has three performances a day on the Channel 7 Entertainment Precinct. His virtuosic piano playing and vocal timbre will have you believing it could really be the Rocket Man himself.

DA I LY AT 12 .3 0 PM , 4 PM , 6 . 3 0 PM

Do At The Show!

COSENTINO THE GRAND ILLUSIONIST. Twice a day you can watch magician and escapologist Cosentino, the Grand Illusionist, who will push the boundaries of what’s possible with death-defying stunts from his all new stage show, Anything is Possible!

3 PM A N D 5 PM DA I LY AT T H E C H 7 E N T E R TA I N M E N T P R E C I N C T M A I N STAG E

ANGUS STEAKHOUSE. A new spot for a restaurant-quality sit-down meal. The Angus Steakhouse will be serving up hearty steakhouse fare, including specialty steaks, golden fries and wine in a relaxed, cosy setting.

12 PM – 8 PM DA I LY

PAT A P U P! See some of the most adorable puppies and pat them until your heart is content at the Black Hawk Pat A Pup! With puppies from a huge range of breeds, you’ll see some of the most adorable four-legged friends you’d could ever imagine.

10 A M – 4 PM DA I LY

AXE THROWING. Thrilling to watch, this event sees competitors stand six metres from a target, aim and throw! If the axe remains in the target and cuts into a scoring area, points are won.

A test of skill, strength and perhaps a little luck too.

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Max Fun, Minimal Spend

Whether you’re the parents of a tribe of littleies or someone trying to impress a date, the show can be pricey. Never fear, we have your back (as always!) and are here to provide all the ins and outs of a more affordable day at the Show.

H AV E A P L A N O F AT TAC K .

Spend some time on your pre-show game and come up with a

FIND THE CHEAPEST DAY TO G O .

schedule for your showtime. This means you won’t be wandering

There are value deals all over that can have you

around aimlessly and dropping cash randomly. FYI: We’ve cultivated

sitting pretty when it comes to show entry. First up,

some epic itineraries for you to maximise your time at the show.

you need to pre-purchase to get the best price. You’ll pay $33.50 online for an adult ticket or $42.00 if

C A $ H O N LY B A BY !

Sounds a bit crazy but trust us – it works! This concept will minimise the impact on your wallet, especially if there are kids involved. You can’t spend more if you physically don’t have it with you. It’s exhilarating to plan with your crew what money is being spent where. Teamwork makes the dreamwork!

you buy at the gate! Family passes are $66.00 for 1 adult/3 kids or $77.50 for 2 adults/2 kids. RACV members can save up to 25% off show tickets by purchasing online. You can save 50% off ticket prices for entry after 5pm (tickets are only $21!). You can also buy ride tickets online and save up to 30%.

PAC K YO U R LU N C H!

S H O W B AG H A U L P R E P.

Although there is EPIC delicious food coming at you

We upload all of our 2019 Melbourne Show Showbags

from all angles, buying food at the show is hella

leading up to the Show on the Show’s Official Website AND

expensive! To minimise the damage, we recommend

chicaneshowbags.com.au. Do yourself a solid and plan what

packing a sambo (healthy option) and purchasing

purchases you wish to make. Be mindful to come in the morning

a really amazing treat (hello Bertie Beetles) so

so that you don’t miss out on your picks. Sometimes on the final

you can maximise your spend on rides and other

days there are discounts if you want to pick up a bargain but

Showbags!! BONUS - Your mum will be so proud!

just keep in mind a lot of showbags will be sold out by then!

CHEAP EATS. Although there is EPIC delicious food coming at you

USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

from all angles, buying food at the show is hella

It’s the easiest and most efficient way of getting to the show. There

expensive! To minimise the damage, we recommend

are plenty of options whether you take the train, tram or bus to the

packing a sambo (healthy option) and purchasing

showgrounds. Visit Public Transport Victoria’s journey planner at www.

a really amazing treat (hello Bertie Beetles) so

ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journey. Enter your origin address, set

you can maximise your spend on rides and other

your destination as a landmark and enter Melbourne Showgrounds.

Showbags!! BONUS - Your mum will be so proud!

Parking is available but $25 a day. V/Line customers with tickets for the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show will be entitled to travel Economy OFF PEAK return for $15 from any destination on the V/Line network.

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But What Do I Even D

Here are some sure-fire ways to get the most out of the Show

Don’t worry – we have only listed what is on EVERYDAY so it doesn’t matter what day you go

CREATIVE SPIRIT. There are so many beautiful displays of the

FA M I LY F U N .

creative genius! Take a look at our pick.

Grab your kiddies and get ready for some

S P OT L I G H T M A K E R S PAV I L I O N

great family fun around The Show.

Over 4,000 creative pieces to feast your eyes

BIOSTIME ANIMAL NURSERY

on and be inspired by. There’s even some hands

Get up close to the cute and

on arts and crafts with talented makers for you

the cuddly animal friends!

to join.

9.30AM-7PM.

11 A M - 4 P M D A I L Y .

K I D S C A R N I VA L ARTIS IN RESIDENCE

Colombian bor Melbourne sculpture, Alexander Esenarro brings the characters of the mind to life in a live showcase for 11 days of the show.

11 A M - 5 P M D A I L Y .

THE VOICE ARTISTS LIVE

Watch some of Channel 9’s The Voice Artists appear live on stage and perform their biggest hits.

Rides suitable for the Kiddies can all be found at the Kids Carnival. From the Mini Ferris Wheel to the Jurassic Coaster there’s lots of family fun to be had! There is 2 for 1 rides everyday from 10-11am.

9. 3 0 A M - 7 PM DA I LY.

PAW PAT R O L L I V E O N STAG E

We can’t go past a good stage show! This cute little performance will light up your kids faces

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with delight.

ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT

10 . 3 0 A M & 1. 3 0 P M D A I LY.

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DATE NIGHT. We adore seeing loved up couples spoiling each other with excessive sugar hits and all the Showbags!! Here’s our Lover’s

A D U LTS O N LY.

Guide to the Royal Melbourne Show.

We’ve got the child-free peeps covered

N OVA D O D G E M C A R S

with some grown up fun at The Show.

Guaranteed to bring the LOLs!

T H R I L L S E E K E R S C A R N I VA L

M A I N C A R N I VA L .

Get that adrenaline high with the Spaceroller,

SKY WHEEL

Freak Out and the Hard Rock.

Enjoy the city views and a slow lap

9. 3 0 A M - 9 PM DA I LY.

around the sky with your lover!

W I N N I N G TAST E S PAV I L I O N

T H R I L L S E E K E R S C A R N I VA L .

Taste all the things at this one stop shop for

SWEET SIDE OF EAT STREET

flavour. From homemade pasta, cheese

Grab some delicious sweet treats after your

to coffee, wines, local beers and hand-

steak and showbag shopping and you’re ready

crafted spirits this pavilion is a must.

for the fireworks!

9. 3 0 A M - 7 PM DA I LY.

S H O W B AG PAV I L I O N .

THE MEADO W BY SMOOTH FM

THE FIREWORKS

Stop for a redfreshing beverage and some

Always an epic display and super romantic

downtime in between activities. Theres live music

to gaze at the lit up sky together.

throughout the afternoon and you can even view the Fireworks Spectacular from here!

9. 3 0 A M - 9 PM DA I LY.

20:00 MON-THUR & SUN 21 : 0 0 F R I - S A T MAIN ARENA.

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