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Free, but your spare coins help cover costs. Since the last edition you have donated $58.85 in the collection boxes. Thank you very much. COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER No. 367 MARCH 2020 On Friday February 14th, Yarragon was hit by a mammoth thunderstorm, the likes of which most residents have never seen before. Reports of 8090 mm in 20 minutes have been given, but it was so heavy and the winds were causing the rain to be almost horizontal so I suspect that not all the rain managed to get into the gauges. But check out the reports from early newspapers on page 4. The damage has been vast, with many businesses and residents having their properties damaged by water either from downpipes unable to cope or flood water entering the premises. The amount of ground water is evident in the photos of the streets above and the results of the flood water in McIntyre Road. Yarragons Main street. McIntyre Road Walking track Princes Highway

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Free, but your spare coins help cover costs.

Since the last edition you have donated $58.85 in the collection boxes.

Thank you very much.

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER No. 367 MARCH 2020

On Friday February 14th, Yarragon was hit by a mammoth thunderstorm, the likes of which most residents have never seen

before. Reports of 80—90 mm in 20 minutes have been given, but it was so heavy and the winds were causing the rain to be almost horizontal so I suspect that not all the rain managed to get into the gauges. But check out the reports from early newspapers on page 4.

The damage has been vast, with many businesses and residents having their properties damaged by water either from downpipes unable to cope or flood water entering the premises. The amount of ground water is evident in the photos of the streets above and the results of the flood water in McIntyre Road.

Yarragon’s Main street.

McIntyre Road Walking track

Princes Highway

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The Yarragon Community

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Editors: Jen Lowe,

Christine Whiley, Inge Mitchell. Printer R.M.I. Print, —Warragul

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What You Will Find in this Issue: Page What a storm 1

Rainfall 2

Yarragon Craft and Produce Market 3

Yarragon Through the Decades, Storm reports from Early Newspapers 4

Yarragon Primary School 5

YDCA report, Yarragon Lions Club 6

Yarragon Fire Brigade, Reflections 7

Yarragon Good Friday Appeal 8

Baw Baw Arts Alliance 9

Advertisements from local businesses and other notices 10- 11

Your events Wrap up 12

If you have an issue about which you would like to voice an opinion or

If you have an event you would like to publicise

Please send the information to

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Or call Jen on 0428 218 111

Rainfall for Yarragon 2020 compared with 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 As recorded in McIntyre Rd

2018 mm

2017 mm

2016 mm

2019 mm

2020 Mm

January 54 33 74 12 138

February 15 84 16 25 169

March 46 35 64 36

April 40 64 40 43

May 141 66 95 152

June 75 42 106 81

July 127 93 148 117

August 106 151 80 234

September 93 191 76 130

October 42 74 131 65

November 143 35 70 155

December 54 120 66 54

YTD Total 936 988 966 1104 307

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By Marcus Hanley February 22nd. It was a taste of autumn at our last market on Saturday Feb 22

nd, with a

glorious sunny but cool morning greeting us and very minimal wind present. Ideal conditions for an outdoor market! We had around 10 stalls inside the Public Hall and it’s good to hear that many market shoppers, visit both the hall and the outdoor section at Waterloo Park. The outdoor portion was virtually a full house of marquees. This is due to our recent market successes of the January long weekend and December twilight, meaning we’ve had many enquiries from new stallholders. With high expectations leading into market day… it ended up being a little down on recent markets. We still managed to have a large number of travellers stopping by after seeing the marquees along the highway, plus a

good amount of locals dropping in. February has historically been a slower market month as families are back at school after a long holiday break and the bills are catching up! We did have a couple of new stalls that proved a hit.

The Latrobe Valley Beekeepers Association had a great setup run by volunteers to talk about the value of bees to our food security, and how important bees are to pollinate much of our food plants. The association exists to promote good beekeeping and provide a social, safe, supportive environment for beekeepers in the Latrobe Valley and surrounding areas. They are looking forward to coming back next month and love to chat all things bees!

We also had seedlings again from Willow Grove Natural Home Garden with Leni and her range including lettuce, kale, silverbeet, broccoli, leek and more. And our local free range eggs (Hillgrove farm) and local made sourdough (Hope Farm) both sold out again and

it’s great to see the regulars coming by to grab these essentials. Our next market is Saturday March 28

th and all going

well with the weather, we’ll be back out on the grass of Waterloo park again and also at the hall. See you then!

More photos of the storm:

The street, the clinic just before the ceiling collapsed,

and damage to McIntyre Road.

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Did you know there were

5 HOTELS in Yarragon in the early 1900s and that Yarragon was THE BUSIEST TOWN IN THE AREA in the 1880s?

These and SO MANY MORE FASCINATING stories and photos of Yarragon’s history will be made available for your perusal at the Yarragon Hall on the

weekend of 16 & 17 May, 2020

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about your town.

Refreshments will be available – you will need some.... Allow plenty of time to take in all the displays.

Entry will be free but of course any donations would be much appreciated as we hope to put together a book on Yarragon’s history to mark the town’s 150th in 2028. It sounds a long way off but there will be much to research and collate.

If you are interested in this project please let us know. Many hands make light work.

This display is being organised by the Yarragon Community Newsletter committee.

If you have any Yarragon paraphernalia, we would appreciate hearing from you.

Please contact [email protected] or phone Jen Lowe 0428 218 111 or Tini Cook 0409 257 547

Storm Reports from Early Newspapers. Warragul Guardian, Friday 6 December 1895, page 2

The prolonged drought was broken here on Monday afternoon, and it has been raining off and on ever since. Farmers are very jubilant over, the much desired change, only that many of them fancy the terrifying thunder and violent wind storm, as an accompaniment, might have been left out of the bill of fare, for what with lightning wind and hail, it was, while it lasted, enough to make any fellows hair stand on end.

West Gippsland Gazette, Tuesday 3 May 1910, page 2

In common with other portions of the State the storm on Monday week was severely felt, here. More trees were blown down than on any previous occasion' since the district was first settled. Many tanks were blown off their stands,- stacks blown over and in some cases sheds were-unroofed. Mr Dalrymple's stable and hay shed were minus the roof while the verandah of the house was torn off, carried over the house and deposited in the adjoining paddock. One windmill was blown down, the belfry of St Mark's Church of England also fell and the bell was broken. The rain accompanying the storm was very welcome as fires were numerous and a number of homesteads were in danger.

Age, Wednesday 10 September 1930, page 10

Wind storms, accompanied by cyclonic downpours of rain, have swept the entire district. At Yarragon huge trees were uprooted. The roof of the goods shed at the railway station was hurled on to the main railway line, and a gang had to hurriedly clear the obstruction. Much damage of a minor nature was done at Thorpdale, where a new residence was moved from its foundations, and many trees uprooted. Heavy rain fell in Trafalgar, wintry conditions prevailing.

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Yarragon Primary School Swim Team

With great excitement and anticipation, 29 students were presented with their school swimming cap as they boarded the bus, ready to walk (or swim!!) into an unknown in the Tarago District Swimming at the Warragul Leisure Centre. Our lead up to the swimming carnival, saw 16 swimmers (and drivers) gather at the Trafalgar Outdoor pool before the sun even came up ready to rip into swim training at 6.30AM!! What a joyful experience for me… so much support and willingness from both students and guardians in committing to such an early start .. and break routine!

TARAGO DISTRICT CARNIVAL: You know, we have all experienced moments where unexpected things happen and sometimes, well, we feel shattered. One such occasion happened for one of our swimmers. She had many options when a false start was not called and she was left at the start whilst all the other swimmers were off swimming. I felt inspired to watch Annabelle decide, in amongst all her options, to push off the wall and swim regardless of the other swimmers being well down the pool. To Annabelle, this tenacity and courage are gifts you will take with you everywhere you go. Similarly, to be the last swimmer in a relay team and look across the lanes to see the other teams have finished and well, you are still dry, can be challenging. At one point, all the schools were chanting … “Matilda – CLAP-CLAP-CLAP”. I felt my heart go Boom-Boom-Boom!!! .. when Matilda dived in and swam her absolute best, while that chanting continued for the entire 50m! Other highlights…

I felt so happy and proud to be in the school’s first swimming team (Will Maclean)

I am proud that I tried my best (Mischa) It was exhausting swimming in 5 events (Zara)

To all swim team 2020, congratulations on your efforts in being part of this team. The Division Swimming Carnival is on the 4th of March for our qualifying swimmers. Miss Margie Matheson Physical and Sport Education Teacher Yarragon Primary School

Annabelle Hardy, Addison Moore, Mischa Moore

Matilda

Jefford

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President’s Report Roy Lindsay

Our thoughts go out to those who were affected by the floods in mid-February, and at the time of writing, several business premises are still closed due to water damage. In conjunction with Yarragon Business Association we are compiling a list of damaged properties to allow us to discuss the matter with Council. If you, or someone you know has suffered water damage through blocked or ineffective drainage (not overflowing gutters) could you please send brief details, including the address of the property and a phone number to [email protected] or call 5634-4219 At the first YDCA meeting of 2020, the members in attendance voted overwhelmingly to support the ‘BP Action Group’ in opposing the proposed Service Station development on the site adjoining Hazeldean Road. The ‘BP Action Group’ is a collection of the Yarragon Community who fought the previous Service Centre proposal over an 18 month period and comprises a number of members from both YDCA and Yarragon Business Association, in addition to many who are members of neither Association but oppose the development.

The present situation is that the developer has submitted their initial proposal which has been considered by Council officers, Council has reverted to the developer with a number of queries and request for further details. Responses to those queries are awaited by Council. Following that, it is expected details of the proposed will be advertised in accordance with Planning Department practice and at that stage the Public can comment or object as they see fit. At present Council hold a file and initial plans which can be viewed at their Drouin Office. Having spent quite some time viewing these plans I believe there are several aspects of the initial proposal which may cause concern, particularly in regard to the size of the project – almost 2.5 acres of concrete hardstand for a start - however more details will emerge once the next stage in the Planning process occurs. An update is likely at the next YDCA meeting on Tuesday March 17, 2020 at 7.00 pm at the Fire Brigade building in Murray Street.

By Peter Petschel

There will be a Garage Sale for the Lion’s on Mane

Op Shop in Hann’s Lane 28th March 2020

Don’t miss out on a bargain.

Once again our funds from the Christmas Raffle

have now been given to the clubs:

Junior Football Bowls Club

Senior Football Tennis Club

CFA Primary School

A total of $4927.60 was

distributed

A big Thank You for their support .

Looking forward to the 2020 Raffle.

Farm World 26-29 March 2020

Once again the Yarragon Lions will be catering.

Same site as last year G15.

Hope to see you there.

“LIONS ON MANE” OP SHOP Dear Customers We would like to thank you for your generous donations which are helping us to assist many needy causes. However it is our responsibility to observe various rules and regulations. As a result we are unbale to accept the following items: Cots—children or babies Mattresses or bases. Baby Capsules. Car booster seats Prams or strollers. Helmets—cyclists, motor cyclists or sporting. We appreciate your consideration of the above, and look forward to your continued support into the future.

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Where Does the Donated Money Go? Talk of donations has been very topical lately, particularly when it comes to giving money to one of the emergency services and more specifically to fire brigades. Yarragon Fire Brigade believes that we should be as transparent as possible and explain what we do with the received funds. To start with, why do we need to fund raise in the first place? The majority of equipment, costs and services are met by the Victorian Government through the CFA. This covers items like housing, vehicles, fuel, electricity and consumables and most things considered essential to the brigade’s needs. There are, however, other items that each brigade would prefer to have to meet their firefighting needs, but these cannot be government funded as and when desired. These items need to be covered by the brigade on an ongoing basis which is why a mechanism for fundraising is permitted within the organisation. The Yarragon Brigade raises its funds through donations and an annual CFA /Yarragon Primary School Book Fair to meet the needs of our financial plan. Brigades require approval from district headquarters on an annual basis for any fundraising events. All raised funds are held in local brigade bank accounts which are subject to yearly audits. Yarragon Fire Brigade believes a properly equipped brigade with a safe working environment is fundamental to our mission to protect life and property and also serves to attract new members to the brigade and retain existing members. Consequently, we aim to provide the safest environment and equipment that we can afford. This includes replacing old equipment with better, more efficient, safer items as well as providing additional equipment that we believe is required to complete our tasks and enhance our capability. Approval is required to purchase any items by a majority vote at brigade meetings. Where possible we try to purchase these items through government and private grants which are made available periodically. The grants usually require a one third financial contribution by the applicant, and as funds are limited, they are not always granted, in which case the whole cost needs to be borne by the brigade. Some items which Yarragon Fire Brigade has obtained in the

past include: The Isuzu light tanker; new garage door; phones and tablets to support firefighting apps and communication to both trucks; variable flow quick action branches [ spray nozzles]; station audio visual training equipment; updated kitchen facilities; station reverse cycle air con; helmet torches; Yarragon branded clothing; and a quick fill trailer pump… to name a few. Looking to the future. As Yarragon and surrounds grow, so does the firefighting need in the community. We are currently planning for, and expecting, bigger facilities in the future, as are many brigades in the district, and we have our place in the queue. Any new facilities will require some expenditure by the brigade, just how much that might be is too hard to say at this point, but we need to plan for it now. We are currently outgrowing our station in both space and facilities and falling behind in providing the safest facilities for our members. As the number and size of fire trucks grow, the building size has remained the same. We have some equipment that is currently kept off site in private facilities which poses different problems with storage, access, insurance and maintenance. The members turning out have to dress in the garage, close to moving trucks and diesel fumes. At this point in time, what we have ascertained from the CFA, is that a new station for Yarragon is at least ten years away and may be longer. The Brigade feels an interim solution is required in the intervening years to address the health and safety issues and is currently looking at an extension to the current facilities to meet these needs. We hope to receive a grant to cover two thirds of the cost. The CFA and the Yarragon Brigade encourage the use of the Station facilities by other community groups for meetings and training sessions. This extension will improve the access and amenity for all users. There are reforms to the emergency fire services pending and we are actively planning for the needs of the Brigade in our community. Yarragon Fire Brigade

Keeping a Short Tab

Lots of people use credit cards for their day to day living expenses these days. For many it is simply easier than having to get cash and they pay off their monthly bill without any worries. But for some, the ease of credit is a

trap and the high cost of compound interest takes its toll. Some people have called paying off a credit card regularly ‘Keeping a short tab.’ I think it is quite a good analogy in life too. Because we are human, we will sometimes upset people and we may feel like we have let ourselves down too. Not one of us is perfect and we all fall short of our own expectations as well as God’s standards. We can ‘draw down’ on our family or friends’ patience or goodwill for a short time. Maybe things are tough and they know that we are under pressure. But sooner or later we need to refill their emotional bucket; we need to pay back the credit we have used. It’s much better to keep a short tab by being prepared to admit when we’re wrong and to forgive others who have wronged us which is the crux of Jesus’ teaching. He talked about offering and accepting forgiveness and being agents of reconciliation. He encouraged his followers to settle matters quickly rather than allowing problems to build up. This Lent examining our emotional credit rating may lead to personal growth.

REFLECTIONS By Rev Sue Jacka

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Coral Monson February has been a busy month for members of the Baw Baw Arts Alliance who had a successful outcome to twelve months planning for the Ficifolia Art Show at the

Drouin Football Club rooms. The opening night and presentation of awards took place on Thursday, February 6, and once again the art show lived up to its reputation of being one of the best regional art shows in Victoria with a huge range of artworks in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, woodcraft and fibre art. Judges, Lea Jones from Morwell and Erin Matthews, from Sale used phrases such as, ‘impeccable skill and use of materials’, ‘soft colour evoking calm and tranquil summer evenings’, ‘great skill in repurposing materials’, ‘high level of skill in shading, tone, colour’ in describing works. These indicate the high level of artistic creativity in the works exhibited. Winner of the J.H. Cuthbertson Award for ‘Best Exhibit in Show’ was Geoff Sargent for his exquisitely detailed pencil drawing, Earth Burning – Kawah Papandyan. This same artwork also won the Baw Baw Arts Alliance Award for ‘Best Landscape Work’. Lisa Kurec won the Baw Baw Shire Council Award for ‘Best Exhibit in Any Medium by a Baw Baw Resident’ for her print, ‘View from the Top of the Track’. In order to inject some variety and fun into the exhibitions, demonstrations of artists working in different mediums (representing the different groups run on a regular basis by Bbaa), were held over the 10 days of the show, as well as a special night of mayhem, ‘Creative Frenzy’, on Saturday, February 8. This involved 9 artists completing a work in two hours, based on the elements of still life contributed by the artists themselves. Ingrid Thomas was the primary organiser and a participant along with other artists, Dot Thorne, Anita George, Jessie McLennan, Jo Draisma. Liz Bowley, Helen Timbury, Yvette Stubbs and Nola Clark. The works were in a variety of mediums from acrylic paint, pastel, inks, mixed media and each work has been in a silent auction that concluded at the end of the exhibition. During March the Baw Baw Arts Alliance is presenting an exhibition at the ‘Station Gallery’, Yarragon, titled, Draw the Line. The exhibition features emerging artist, Dale Plew, whose detailed and meticulous pen and ink drawings are an inspiration to both professional and amateur artists. His works, often derived from Biblical and Historical narratives, deserve careful and considered viewing. This exhibition opens on Saturday, March 7 at 2.00pm at the ‘Station Gallery’, Yarragon. Do not miss the last Summer Arts Market run by the Baw Baw Arts Alliance held at Civic Place, Warragul, in conjunction with the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, March 21. The Winter Arts markets will commence in May and run to October. See https://bawbawartsalliance.org.au/cms/Arts-Market for further information. As a not for profit organization the Baw Baw Arts Alliance depends on community partnerships to continue to promote the Arts in the Baw Baw Shire. The Trafalgar and District Community Bank has long supported the Arts Alliance and the Arts in the wider community which enables the Arts Alliance to provide quality exhibitions at The Station Gallery, Yarragon and exhibition and workshop spaces in the Artspaces at Trafalgar Railway Station.

Such support facilitates the activities of a number of regular, small art groups in a wide range of media to meet each week. The list of these groups is extensive covering such Arts as Music, Weaving, Writing, Drawing, Textiles including Felting, Painting, Mixed Media, mosaics and clay. Just see https://bawbawartsalliance.org.au for more detailed information. The group of artists, back, L to R, Anita George, Jo Draisma, Jessie McLennan; front, L to R, Ingrid Thomas, Liz Bowley, Helen Timbury, Dot Thorne, Yvette Stubbs, Nola Clark, in front, Finn providing moral support to a grandmother

Jessie McLennan with her still life.

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Come in and check out our ever changing collection of plants, second-hand and recycled treasurers.

New stock every week!

This month we

have 50% off all clothing (excludes

shoes and accessories)

Open Wednesday—

Sunday. 10—4 pm

2 Murray Street Yarragon.

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World day of prayer Come and join in the worldwide ecumenical event that begins in Fiji and New Zealand and travels with the sun to over 150 countries across the world, in 88 different

languages. World Day of Prayer theme this year is “Rise! Take your mat and walk!” meaning to take actions of love, peace and reconciliation, walking forward having been healed of bitterness and conflict. The service this year has been written by women in Zimbabwe. The World Day of Prayer motto is “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action” Come and join others in this action for peace and justice. Friday March 6th, Catholic Church, Yarragon. 10 am for a 10:30 service. [Helen Langres – Convener]

Affordable Art Show

Over the past few months the volunteers at St Mary’s Opp Shop in Church Street Trafalgar have been putting aside do-nated art works for another affordable art show on Friday 13th March. It will be held in the Anglican Community Centre, 40 Contingent Street, starting at 7.30pm. There will be all sorts of art available to purchase at very affordable prices- well known prints, local artist’s works; the fun, the quirky as well as the more traditional pieces. Ceramics, small pieces of fur-niture and other 3D pieces will also be for sale. A pleasant supper and a drink are included in the entry fee of $10. Funds raised will support local community projects. Why not make a fun evening of it and bring some friends! For tickets please call 0409 949 011 or drop into the Opp Shop, Trafalgar, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 or Saturdays 10-12. The Affordable Art Show will also have unsold items on display on Saturday 14th March from 10-12 without an entry charge.

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R E G U L A R E V E N T S

M O N D A Y S

West Gippsland Mobile Library 2:30 - 5:30pm Yarragon Public Hall carpark,

Yarragon Fire Brigade 8:00 pm 1A Murray Street,

Secretary Inge Mitchell 0411 453 175 Email: [email protected]

T U E S D A Y S Yarragon Craft Group

9.30am - 12.30pm Uniting Church Hall, Campbell St Bring along your own lunch and work or come along for a cuppa and a chat

JAFFAS after school program for prima-

ry school children, at St Mark’s Anglican

Church, Loch St, 3.30-5.30 pm. Gold coin donation.

YDCA Yarragon & District Community Association

Next meeting March 17, 2020, Yarragon Fire Brigade, Murray Street. All welcome. Secretary Jackie Shearer 0437 966 769

W E D N E S D A Y S

Gardening Group 9 - 10am Yarragon Medical Centre Campbell Street

Yarragon Playgroup

9:30 - 11:30am Yarragon Public Hall, Campbell St Contact Jacinta on 0401 824 195

Yarragon Lions Club 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7pm St Jarlath’s Catholic Hall, Rollo St President: Peter Petschel, 0477 342 529 Secretary: Kevin Arnold, 0419 325 923

T H U R S D AY S

Yarragon Bowls Club Shady Creek Rd Telephone:

0490 831 283

Social game night

only October to

April.

1st, 3rd &5th Thursday, Followed

by a meal, orders to be placed by

5:30 pm on the Tuesday prior.

S A T U R D A Y S

Yarragon Craft & Produce Market

Fourth Saturday 8am - 1pm

Yarragon Public Hall, Campbell Street Or Waterloo Park Enquiries: Gaye Kent 0427 342 430

S U N D AY S

St Mark’s Anglican Church, Loch St, Rev Sue Jacka, ph: 5633 1021

Morning Worship, 8:30am

St David’s Uniting Church, Campbell

St

Watch the notice board at the front

of the church for details.

St Jarlath’s Catholic Church, Rollo St Father Bernie Krotwaar, ph: 5633 1166

10am Mass on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays

M O R E T H AN O N C E A W E E K

Heart Foundation

Yarragon Walkers Starting at ROTUNDA, 9:30am, in all weathers Tuesday and Thursday: approx. 45 min town circuit Enquiries Angela Greenall 5624 3545

Baw Baw Arts Alliance Station Gallery, Princes Highway. m.0490 173 103 Wed-Sun. 10.30 – 4 EXHIBITIONS, GALLERY & SALES Classes with Tutors – apply at Station Weekly drop-in sessions @ Trafalgar Station Monday- Painting Group Tuesday – MmaD Group (mixed media) Wednesday- am -Clay group pm -Just drawing Thursday –Mosaic group Friday – Fibres group

MARCH 6 World Day of Prayer P11 6-9 Inverloch Jazz festival 13 Affordable Art Show P11 17 YDCA Meeting P6 26 Electric Vehicle Expo P5 26-29 Farm World Lardner park 28 Yarragon Market P3 28 Op Sop Garage Sale P6 APRIL 10 Good Friday 10-13 Easter

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