Tasmania Hobart in particular serves as Australia's chief sea link to Antarctica, with the Australian Antarctic Division located in Kingston. New settlers motivated by fear carried out self-defence operations as well as attacks as a means of suppressing the native threat - or even in some cases, exacting revenge. [20] The Aboriginal population is estimated to have been between 3,000 and 7,000 at the time of British settlement, but was almost wiped out within 30 years during a period of conflicts with settlers known as the "Black War" and the spread of infectious diseases. Its impossible to stand here and not gulp in great lungfuls of tangy, salt air and feel totally, vanishingly small. In 1943, Enid Lyons was elected the first female member of the Australian House of Representatives, winning the seat of Darwin. Arriving at Cockle Creek, Tasmania: Click to see it in Google Street View, Drive to Cockle Creek, the southernmost point of Australias most southerly road and enter the Southwest National Park. Scrap all that and transport yourself to the southernmost point of Australia: welcome to South East Cape, Tasmania. [76] This environment gives rise to the cypress forests of the Central Plateau and mountainous highlands. The domestic sea route between Tasmania and the mainland is serviced by Bass Strait passenger/vehicle ferries operated by the Tasmanian government-owned TT-Line. It is a part of the Wilsons Promontory National Park. [N 5][127][128], At the 2021 census, 86.1% of inhabitants spoke only English at home, with the next most common languages being Mandarin (1.5%), Nepali (1.3%), Punjabi (0.5%) and Spanish (0.3%). The combination of these different rock types contributes to scenery which is distinct from any other region of the world. Tasmania is also home to the world's only three migratory parrots, the critically endangered Orange-bellied parrot (Neophema chrysogaster), the Blue-winged parrot (Neophema chrysostoma), and the fastest parrot in the world, the swift parrot (Lathamus discolor). Southernmost point [ edit] Bishop and Clerk Islets, Tasmania (5503' S) Tasmania main island: South East Cape, (4338' S) Continental Australia: South Point, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria (3908' S) [1] Easternmost point [ edit] Steels Point, Norfolk Island (16757' E) Excluding external territories: Ball's Pyramid, New South Wales (15915' E) Its deliciously feature-packed. [141] Other major employers include Nyrstar, Norske Skog, Grange Resources, Rio Tinto,[142] the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hobart, and Federal Group. It is located 240 kilometres (150 miles) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated from it by the Bass Strait, with the archipelago containing the southernmost point of the country. The state also produces a major portion of Australias hydroelectric power and possesses a great diversity of natural resources. Other events include the road rally Targa Tasmania which attracts rally drivers from around the world and is staged all over the state, over five days. The University of Tasmania also moved to its present location in 1963. The Tasmanian Tigers cricket team represents the state successfully (for example the Sheffield Shield in 2007, 2011 and 2013) and plays its home games at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart; which is also the home ground for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League. Hiking boots or walking shoes and long pants. Macquarie Island is an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, about halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica. Tasmania has a reputation within Australia that is often at odds with the reality of the state, or may have only been true during colonial times and has only persevered on the Australian mainland as a myth. We all spend so much time trying to get to the top. The island of Tasmania contains some of the most spectacular mountain, lake, and coastal scenery in the country, and much of its land is protected in national parks and reserves. Tasmania was one of the last regions of Australia to be introduced to domesticated dogs. Fossil-laden cliffs on the northern shore of Tasmania and on Maria Island off the eastern coast indicate areas that once lay beneath the sea. The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce and Van Diemen's Land are both set during an episode of Tasmania's convict history. Today, Tasmania has the second smallest economy of the Australian states and territories, which is significantly formed of tourism, agriculture and aquaculture, education and healthcare. Rural or regional events include Agfest, a three-day agricultural show held at Carrick (just west of Launceston) in early May and NASA supported TastroFest Tasmania's Astronomy Festival, held early August in Ulverstone (North West Tasmania). In 1996, the House of Assembly consisted of 35 seats with 7 seats per each of the five electorates. [69] In 2020, after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic (SARS-CoV-2) and its spread to Australia, the Tasmanian government issued a public health emergency on 17 March,[70] the following month receiving the state's most significant outbreak from the North-West which required assistance from the Federal government. Several AFL games have been played at Aurora Stadium, Launceston, including the Hawthorn Football Club and as of 2012[update], at the Bellerive Oval with the North Melbourne Football Club playing 3 home games there. The Privy Council also approved the colony changing its name from "Van Diemen's Land" to "Tasmania", and in 1856 the newly elected bicameral parliament sat for the first time, establishing Tasmania as a self-governing colony of the British Empire.[64]. In the southern midlands as far south as Hobart, the dolerite is underlaid by sandstone and similar sedimentary stones. The most successful team is the Hobart Tigers, who have won the title three times. The area was commonly known as the Cape of L' Agulhas . [143][139], 34% of Tasmanians are reliant on welfare payments as their primary source of income. The MS Princess of Tasmania began her maiden voyage in 1959, the first car ferry to Tasmania. [60] However, as Reynolds, Broome and Clements point out, there was open warfare at the time. [132], In May 2021, the Tasmanian state election was held after being called early by the incumbent Liberal Party, resulting in their return to government and establishment of a one-seat majority. Within 12 months, MONA became Tasmania's top tourism attraction. Southernmost Point Of Tasmania Cockle Bay. Blackmans Bay, Tasmania, Australia 7-Eleven: Rosebud, Victoria, Australia . The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) meets 7 out of 10 criteria. In particular, many important Tasmanian subspecies and world-significant species of animal are classified as at risk in some way. 'Paradise'). [107], Tasmania is a hotspot for giant habitat trees and the large animal species that occupy them, notably the endangered Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax fleayi), the Tasmanian masked owl (Tyto novaehollandiae castanops), the Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish (Astacopsis gouldi), the yellow wattlebird (Anthochaera paradoxa), the green rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) and others. It is possibly this uncertainty, this almost magical atmosphere of mystery that covers the island, that draws so many tourists. TAS is also the Australia Post abbreviation for the state. There was also no public consultation, and inquiries at the time had recommended the opposite. [145], The modern scientific sector in Tasmania benefits from around $500 million in annual investment. In particular, the Walls of Jerusalem with large areas of rare pencil pine, and its closest relative King Billy pine. [113] Because of a reliance on roads and private vehicle transport, and a high concentration of animal populations divided by this development, Tasmania has the worst (per kilometre) roadkill rate in the world, with 32 animals killed per hour and at least 300,000 per year. Theres nothing ahead of you anywhere except the wild, boisterous sea. [133], In April 2022, former deputy premier Jeremy Rockliff became Premier after Gutwein announced his retirement from politics. [16] As a travel writer, my work completely vanished in April 2020. The people decreased their vote for the Liberal Party; representation in the Parliament fell to seven seats. A small part of Helen Garner's Monkey Grip is set in Hobart as the main characters take a sojourn there. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the . In the late 1990s, a number of national companies based their call centres in the state after obtaining cheap access to broad-band fibre optic connections. In 1975 the Tasman Bridge collapsed when the bridge was struck by the bulk ore carrier Lake Illawarra. It lies about 150 miles (240 km) south of the state of Victoria, from which it is separated by the relatively shallow Bass Strait. late-1970s., Next local holidayIm planning on disappearing into the bush with my husband and two dogs tothis tiny house, buried somewhere mysterious in the Blue Mountains of NSW., Favourite international holiday spotI could happily see out the rest of my days on an island in the Philippines there are only about 7000 to choose from., Australian bucket list destinationI havent seen nearly as much Australian outback as Id like. Known colloquially as the Tasmanian tiger for the distinctive striping across its back, it became extinct in mainland Australia much earlier because of competition by the dingo, introduced in prehistoric times. [citation needed] There is a substantial amount of commercial and recreational shipping within the harbour, and the port hosts approximately 120 cruise ships during the warmer half of the year, and there are occasional visits from military vessels. Stand on the cliffs of South Cape bay, a bracing wind blowing from Antarctica, surf rolling in from the Southern Ocean. Comfortable accommodation near the South Cape Walk at Ida Bay. [48] In April 1828, Arthur issued a Proclamation of Demarcation forbidding Aboriginal people to enter the settled districts without a passport issued by the government. [18] It is thought that Aboriginal Tasmanians became separated from the mainland Aboriginal groups about 11,700 years ago, after rising sea levels formed Bass Strait. This rustic shed Airbnb was built in 1946 and is positioned on 10 acres of gorgeous farmland. +. The southernmost point of Canada is an uninhabited island that at one point featured an airstrip, casino, and hotel which welcomed 200 guests a day. Some of the tallest waterfalls are found on mountain massifs, sometimes at a 200-metre cascade. [66] Hydro's influence culminated in the 1970s when the state government announced plans to flood environmentally significant Lake Pedder. A dozen of these (below) are 'dual-use' (bilingual) names, and another two are unbounded areas with only Palawa names. The name was later shortened to Van Diemen's Land by the British. [121] By 2012 the birth rate had slipped to 2.1 children per woman, bringing the state to the replacement threshold, but it continues to have the second-highest birth rate of any state or territory (behind the Northern Territory). He concluded: "The colonial government from 1832 to 1838 ethnically cleansed the western half of Van Diemen's Land. On the West Coast Range and partially on Mount Field, Australia's only winter-deciduous plant, deciduous beech is found, which forms a carpet or krummholz, or very rarely a 4-metre tree.[77]. About 2,500 kilometres (1,300 nautical miles) south of Tasmania island lies the George V Coast of Antarctica. Unusual trees such as cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii) had their manna used to make a syrup or an alcohol (cider). These plants were foraged by the Tasmanian Aboriginals and also used for other purposes, such as construction. Favourable economic conditions throughout Australia, cheaper air fares, and two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries have all contributed to what is now a rising tourism industry. It has developed through many subsequent waves of immigration. South East Cape from South Cape Bay South East Cape is the southernmost point of the mainland of Tasmania but not of the state of Tasmania. To foster tourism, the state government encourages or supports several annual events in and around the island. Try Texan band Midlake, with their wintery campfire songs, sea shanties and Gregorian chants. ", The Black War (The Cornwall Chronicle, Launceston: 8 Sep, 1860, p.3), The Black Natives (Hobart Town Gazette, 11 Nov 1926, p.2), "Urbanisation Cultural Artefact Companion to Tasmanian History", "MONA takes top billing Trips The Mercury The Voice of Tasmania", "Charting the COVID-19 spread in Australia", "Public Health Emergency for Tasmania declared", "Mystery still surrounds origin of iconic button grass plains", "BUREAU OF BIODIVERSITY AWARENESSFEATURE ARTICLEISSUE ONEMAGAZINE The Last Deciduous Tree in Tasmania", "Climate Statistics: Hobart (Ellerslie Road 19912020 normals)", "Climate statistics: Hobart (Ellerslie Road)", "Why don't we have more native deciduous trees in Australia? In particular, proposals for hydroelectric power generation were debated in the late 20th century. [190] The most common rainforests usually have a 50-metre[80] canopy and are varied by environmental factors. The House of Assembly Select Committee in 2020 recommended in its report that the number should be increased again from 25 to 35, arguing that such a small representation would undermine democracy and limit the capabilities of the government. Rugby League Football is also played in the area, with the highest level of football played is in the Tasmanian Rugby League competition. Tasmania Part Six: the southernmost point, wild oysters, Mt Field, and a tow truck ride - The Adventures of Nick and Pam Tasmania Part Six: the southernmost point, wild oysters, Mt Field, and a tow truck ride 17 June 2019 I can't believe we're on part six of the Tasmania posts. You are the southern most people in all Australia. In the southwest, Precambrian quartzites were formed from very ancient sea sediments and form strikingly sharp ridges and ranges, such as Federation Peak or Frenchmans Cap. Extensive plains are confined to the far northwest, the lower South Esk River valley, and the northeast. The Boathouse is a private paradise surrounded by bush and with a walkway to its own beach. Stand on the cliffs of South Cape bay, a bracing wind blowing from Antarctica, surf rolling in from the Southern Ocean. In the 1970s, opposition to the construction of the Lake Pedder reservoir impoundment led to the formation of the world's first Green party, the United Tasmania Group.[135]. Local leagues include the North West Football League and Tasmanian State League. It can rise to such an extent as to argue for the secession of Tasmania from the rest of Australia, in an effort to 'recover' Australia's reputation from Tasmania.[191]. The southernmost island point of Australia- Pedra Branca Island, Tasmania How to reach Pedra Branca Island The Pole of Inaccessibility of Australia- Papunya, Northern Territory How to reach the Australian Pole of Inaccessibility You may also like Basic geography Let's get into geography and open the physical map of the Earth. These include the Hobart Southern Outlet, Launceston Southern Outlet, Bass Highway reconstruction, and the Huon Highway. And if moneys no object, the stately Villa Talia is filled with Hermes furnishings and Chinese antiques and has 180-degree views of the Huon River from its hilltop location. Tasmania's main air carriers are Jetstar and Virgin Australia; Qantas, QantasLink and Rex Airlines. In 2010, the major party leadership had even endorsed reinstating the 35 seat number, but Liberal and Labor support was withdrawn the following year, with only the Greens keeping their commitment.[137]. Music events held in Tasmania include the Falls Festival at Marion Bay (a Victorian event now held in both Victoria and Tasmania on New Year's Eve), the Festival of Voices, a national celebration of song held each year in Hobart attracting international and national teachers and choirs in the heart of Winter, MS Fest is a charity music event held in Launceston, to raise money for those with multiple sclerosis. [109], Tasmania is a hotspot for fungal diversity. Hobart is also the home port of the French ship l'Astrolabe, which makes regular supply runs to the French Southern Territories near and in Antarctica. Cradle Mountain, another dolerite peak, for example, was a nunatak. Services are operated by TasRail. In 1901 it became a state of Australia through the process of the federation of Australia. Hun Rive Country Cottage has three bedrooms to suit couples, families or small groups. Least fertile and most extensive are the soils of the west and northeast, especially the moor peats. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). [111][112] In Tasmania, there are about 90 endangered, vulnerable, or threatened vertebrate species classified by the state or Commonwealth governments. Evidence indicates the presence of Aboriginal people in Tasmania about 42,000years ago. This is untrue of course, and if it had once been the case, it would have existed in the rest of colonial Australia as well, though Tasmania's penal establishments were some of the harshest in the entire colony and home to infamous bushrangers. During the 15 years until 2010, new agricultural products such as wine, saffron, pyrethrum and cherries have been fostered by the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research. [35], A smaller colony was established at Port Dalrymple on the Tamar River in the island's north in October 1804 and several other convict-based settlements were established, including the particularly harsh penal colonies at Port Arthur in the southeast and Macquarie Harbour on the West Coast. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The conflict, which peaked between 1825 and 1831 and led to more than three years of martial law, cost the lives of almost 1,100 Aboriginal people and settlers. As well as a diverse First Nations geography, where remnants are preserved in rough form by European documentation, Tasmania is known as a place for unorthodox place-names. Tasmania is essentially a mountainous island. After the end of World War II, the state saw major urbanisation, and the growth of towns like Ulverstone. Southernmost point of the main island of Tasmania, roughly 4 30 farther south than South Point on the Wilsons Promontory peninsula in Victoria. [150], The French D'Entrecasteaux Expedition of 179293 had anchored twice during its search of the missing La Prouse in the Baie de la Recherche (Recherche Bay) in far-south Tasmania. Emergent growth usually comes from eucalyptus, which can tower another 50 metres higher (usually less), providing the most common choice of nesting for giant wedge-tailed eagles. Read more from Wikipedia The colloquial expression for the state is "Tassie". Area 26,410 square miles (68,401 square km). As a percentage of 475,884 persons who nominated their ancestry at the 2016 census. Omissions? The Tasmanian devil became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936, and is now found in the wild only in Tasmania. The quartzite and dolerite areas in the higher mountains show evidence of glaciation, and much of Australia's glaciated landscape is found on the Central Plateau and the Southwest. Public transport is provided by Metro Tasmania bus services, regular taxis and Hobart only[192] UBER ride-share services within urban areas, with Redline Coaches, Tassielink Transit and Callows Coaches providing bus service between population centres. ", "Motivations Research Appeal triggers and motivations for tourism in Tasmania, March 2011", "Drive or Ride with Uber in Hobart | Uber", "TasPorts continues to deliver strong results", Tasmania Onlinethe main State Government website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tasmania&oldid=1131310559, Electricity, gas, water, & waste services, Professional, scientific, & technical services, larapuna: an unbounded area centered on the, putalina: an unbounded area centered on Oyster Cove (including the community of, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 15:35. You'll find this 16km round-trip walking trail - one small section of the 85km South Coast Track which takes some serious planning and packing - at the very end of Australia's southernmost road, near a remote campsite known as Cockle Creek. Tasmania lies at similar latitudes to Te Waipounamu / South Island of New Zealand, and parts of Patagonia in South America, and relative to the Northern Hemisphere, it lies at similar latitudes to Hokkaido in Japan, Northeast China (Manchuria), the north Mediterranean in Europe, and the Canada-United States border. The most famous and most visited waterfall in Tasmania is Russell Falls in Mount Field due to its proximity to Hobart and stepped falls at a total height of 58 metres. The colony suffered from economic fluctuations, but for the most part was prosperous, experiencing steady growth. About 1.7% of the Tasmanian population are employed by local government. In the 20th century, some writers used it as an Aboriginal name for Tasmania, spelled "Trowenna" or "Trowunna". Until 1856, however, the island was known as Van Diemens Land, named for Anthony van Diemen, the governor of the Dutch East Indies who had sent Tasman on his voyage of exploration. On 5 December, Tasman was following the east coast northward to see how far it went. At the 2002 state election, the Labor Party won 14 of the 25 House seats. [54][55] Of those removed from Tasmania, the last to die was Truganini, in 1876. Due to its natural environment and clean air, Tasmania is a common retirement selection for Australians. Summer rainfall may vary markedly from year to year, especially in the drier east. Once you reach Cockle Creek, you'll be at the southernmost point of Australia reachable by car, so it's time to disembark and hit the multi-day South Coast Track in the Southwest National Park, which is Tasmania's largest expanse of wilderness. [43] Hostilities increased further with the arrival of 600 colonists from Norfolk Island between 1807 and 1813. Tasmania, located in the midlatitude westerly wind belt and dominated by southern maritime air masses, generally enjoys a moist, equable climate, with mild to warm summers, mild winters in most settled areas, and rain during all seasons. These all have had varying fortunes over the last century and more, involved in ebbs and flows of population moving in and away dependent upon the specific requirements of the dominant industries of the time. Tasmania's environment consistes of many different biomes or communities across its different regions. Children's books include They Found a Cave by Nan Chauncy, The Museum of Thieves by Lian Tanner, Finding Serendipity, A Week Without Tuesday and Blueberry Pancakes Forever[160] by Angelica Banks, Tiger Tale by Marion and Steve Isham. The Cygnet Folk Festival is one Australia's most iconic folk music festivals and is held in Cygnet in the Huon Valley every year in January,[182] the Tasmanian Lute Festival is an early music event held in different locations in Tasmania every two years. However, he also recorded it as a name for Cape Barren Island. By the 1998 election, the number of seats had been reduced down to 25, or 5 per each electorate. [35], Sealers and whalers based themselves on Tasmania's islands from 1798,[36] and in August 1803 New South Wales Governor Philip King sent Lieutenant John Bowen to establish a small military outpost on the eastern shore of the Derwent River in order to forestall any claims to the island by French explorers who had been exploring the southern Australian coastline. Tasmania's population is more homogeneous than that of other states of Australia, with many of Irish and British descent. [23] Tasmania is a significant agricultural exporter, as well as a significant destination for eco-tourism. [29], There are also a number of archaeological sites with Palawa names. [186] In other parts of the world, Tasmania is considered as the opposite side of the planet to most places, and supposedly home to mythically exotic animals, such as the Tasmanian Devil as popularised by Warner Brothers. When the land veered to the north-west at Eddystone Point,[81] he tried to keep in with it but his ships were suddenly hit by the Roaring Forties howling through Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 1000 islands. Located at 3908' S, the southernmost point on Mainland Australia is South Point, Wilsons Promontory. Notable titles by Tasmanian authors include The Museum of Modern Love[156][157] by Heather Rose, The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan, The Alphabet of Light and Dark by Danielle Wood, The Roving Party by Rohan Wilson and The Year of Living Dangerously by Christopher Koch, The Rain Queen[158] by Katherine Scholes, Bridget Crack[159] by Rachel Leary, and The Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Greive. It lies about 150 miles (240 km) south of the state of Victoria, from which it is separated by the relatively shallow Bass Strait. Of all the states, Tasmania, being the island state of Australia, has Australia's . [35] By 1819 the Aboriginal and British population reached parity with about 5000 of each, although among the colonists men outnumbered women four-to-one. This is when you begin to hear the low, insistent rumble of the Southern Ocean, crescendo-ing as you round each bend. It is located at the northeastern edge of Queensland's Torres Strait Islands. Until 2001 Ansett Australia operated majorly out of Tasmania to 12 destinations nationwide. [28], A number of Palawa kani names, based on historical records of aboriginal names, have been accepted by the Tasmanian government. South Cape Bay is accessed via the eastern end of the 7 day. [75] Tasmania also features a diverse alpine garden environment, such as cushion plant. English-born painter John Glover (17671849) is known for his paintings of Tasmanian landscapes, and is the namesake for the annual Glover Prize, which is awarded to the best landscape painting of Tasmania. Population (2021) 557,571. In his last months he opened a vigorous anti-smoking campaign which included many restrictions on where individuals could smoke, such as pubs. The state comprises a main island called Tasmania; Bruny Island, nestling close to the southeastern coast of the main island; King and Flinders islands in Bass Strait; numerous smaller islands off the coast of the main island; and subantarctic Macquarie Island, about 900 miles (1,450 km) to the southeast. Across the Huon River (around 90 minutes drive from the walk), Cloud River Farm is run by two of the loveliest hosts you could ever meet, Nat and Mark Donkin who will happily pour you a cider and tell you about every locals secret in the region. Notes [ edit] Fill up on petrol in Dover there are few if any opportunities after that and be aware that the road becomes gravel before you reach your destination. However, a new National Basketball League team based in both Launceston and Hobart, the Tasmania JackJumpers entered the league in the 202122 season, reaching the finals in their debut season and finishing runners up. Also present in the south and northwest is limestone with caves. Bacon was succeeded by Paul Lennon, who, after leading the state for two years, went on to win the 2006 state election in his own right. Geographically and biological isolated, Tasmania is known for its unique endemic flora and fauna. [34] They engaged in fire-stick farming, hunted game including kangaroo and wallabies, caught seals, mutton-birds, shellfish and fish and lived as nine separate "nations" on the island, which they knew as "Trouwunna". In addition, Bellerive Oval regularly hosts international cricket matches. The state owes its name to the Dutch navigator-explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman, who in 1642 became the first European to discover the island. [173], In basketball, Tasmania was first represented in the National Basketball League (NBL) by the Hobart Devils, although the team folded in 1996. Some of these names have been contentious, with names being proposed without consultation with the aboriginal community, or without having a connection to the place in question.[30]. Tourism-related air travel is also represented in Tasmania, such as in the Par Avion route between Cambridge Aerodrome near Hobart to Melaleuca in Southwest National Park. [35][37], Several months later a second settlement was established by Captain David Collins, with 308 convicts, 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) to the south in Sullivans Cove on the western side of the Derwent, where fresh water was more plentiful. Highland areas receive consistent snowfall above ~1,000 metres every year, and due to cold air from Antarctica, this level often reaches 800 m, and more occasionally 600 or 400 metres. In November 1826 Governor Sir George Arthur issued a government notice declaring that colonists were free to kill Aboriginal people when they attacked settlers or their property and in the following eight months more than 200 Aboriginal people were killed in the Settled Districts in reprisal for the deaths of 15 colonists. 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