In Memory of Angus Bownes

By Iain Bownes

Dear family and friends,

I am sharing this page with you to honour the memory of Angus Bownes by supporting the work of Lifeline Australia.

Angus Bownes was a brave and charismatic man who was a pillar to his community and touched the lives of everyone he knew. Angus was always open about his struggles with mental health. Tragically he suicided at the age of 29 years old in May 2024. For anyone so inclined, his family would profoundly appreciate any donations to Lifeline, a charity which does crucial work in suicide prevention. 

By celebrating Angus' life with a gift to Lifeline, you will help provide support to people across Australia who are feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or facing a personal crisis. Your gift will support a range of services and our network of skilled Crisis Supporters, all dedicated to providing connection and empathy whenever someone asks for help.

Thank you for your kind support

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Afjv

In memory of Angus, a dedicated engineer on our project, who always wore the biggest smile on his face. Angus brought joy to everyone he met and his light hearted spirit will be deeply missed by all. AFJV.

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Culture Amp

Oli and family, A small contribution to honour the memory of Gus and the many lives he touched, and will continue to touch through this crucial support line. Our hearts are with you. Love from Your APAC, EMEA and NA Culture Amp team x

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Stannard Marine Pty Ltd

To the Bownes family & friends, We are so sorry for your great loss. With our heartfelt condolence, All of us at Stannard Marine.

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Andrew And Paula Brink

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Jenny And Grahame Pratt

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The Purnell Family

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Victoria Nichols

$520

The Kellaway Family

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Graham & Di Monk

Our thoughts remain with your family.

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Robert, Isabel, Daisy, Milly And Fred

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Anna And Tony Davis

In loving support from our family to yours in the hope our small contribution, combined with others’, can help make a difference when it is needed Anna and Tony xxxx

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Anna And Rick Turner

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Anonymous

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Lachlan And Adriana Williams

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The Cropley Family

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Anonymous

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The Handlin Family

In loving memory of Angus.

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Frances & Graham Monteith

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Nigel & Julie Warner

With much love xo

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James Fay

You touched so many lives with your full heart and energy for life. We will miss you mate, and never forget you.

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Christie Family

In memory of your wonderful son Angus and his full life xx

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Mcdermott Family

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Ed Hawke

Angus was always such a kind and lovely person, always welcoming and inclusive to everyone.

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Anonymous

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Lauren And Lucais

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Phil And Nicci Tuck

In honour of your beautiful son and brother Angus. His life was action packed and he has left an indelible mark on everyone’s hearts forever.

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Melissa Ball

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Callander Family

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Tom Power

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Chris And Lesley

In memory of Angus. With love. X

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Denise Stergoulis

Sending love. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Denise and Evan x

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Caitlin Russell

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Jenny And Stephen Sparke

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Lachlan Taylor

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Caroline Armitage

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Marceli Granja

You were so friendly and funny, Angus. Your laughter could really light up a room. I'm thinking of you and praying for you and your family. With love.

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Andy Morris

A great cause for the best man there ever was. Your memory will live on forever.

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Nicholas Leete

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John Engelen

Vale Angus

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Sheana, Rhona And Moyra

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Georgia Shaw & Oli Parsons

Sending all our love to the wonderful Bownes family. Angus will always be in our hearts. Xx

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Anonymous

I was privileged to know Angus in Sydney and in Melbourne. His smile was contagious and he was the best, most genuine mate anyone could wish for. In your speech you mentioned that you’re going to continue to tackle life with as much passion and energy as Angus did every day, and I am going to join you on that journey and keep him alive in our memories always.

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Oliver Nicholas (knox 2012)

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Alice Wells

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Angus Humphrey

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Laura Davies

Your hard work for mental health will live on for others in your legacy.

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Kate Fessey

Sending big love and strength to the Bownes family. Angus was such a bright light in so many lives. Thinking of you all Xx

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Robert Vincent

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Stephen New

I was not lucky enough to meet Angus in person but after attending the Celebration of Angus and hearing all the wonderful praises, comments and so much laughter relating to his life. I feel as if I missed out on knowing a truly remarkable young man. He was truly blessed to have such a wounder family and a great bunch of friends. Take care and keep safe.

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Bryant Nguyen

I just found out the sad news. Thinking of you you and your family during this difficult time time Iain. Big hugs to you all.

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Anonymous

Rest in peace Gussy. You were so loved.

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Danielle & Daniel Palm

With all our love xxx

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Prue Johnstone

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Iain Bownes

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Floyd Higgins

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Harry Smith

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Jillian And Steve Haggerty

Dear Bownes family, such a beautiful celebration for Angus on Saturday, he achieved so much - a true gentleman with a powerful smile x

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David Stenning

Such a lovely man ❤️ After every conversation I had with Gus I left feeling so warm. He always asked what I was up to, not because he felt obliged to, but because he genuinely cared. I’ll be reminded of that feeling every time I’m at Whaley.

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Sheree Bownrs

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Oliver Bownes

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Dear Iain, Sheree, Suzy and Oliver, what a beautiful tribute of love and honour to celebrate the impressive, kind, caring and compassionate life, outstanding determination and achievements of dear Angus. I have fond memories of Angus, Suzy and Oliver at the vet clinic when they were little, the dearest kids and now adults. You are a very special family. Wishing you so much love and comfort and strength especially at this very sad time. May Angus rest in peace. With love from Margaret (mum), Belinda, Chris and Xavier xo

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Ed Condon

Such a great tribute to the man who touched so many of our lives. A lovely service befitting of his impact on all of us.

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Jj & May

Such a beautiful service. Angus was loved in Melbourne. Please let us know if you are ever in Melbourne and we would love to swap more stories. He was such a larrikin and we will forever remember his lust for life, determination in every facet of his life, and above all else his beautiful laugh and smile (which is clearly genetic…). You (the family) have shown us how to remember his life and move on with ours. So many words of wisdom throughout the service. Thank you.

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Jane & Frank Theophile

Such a beautiful celebration for your beautiful Angus xx

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John And Kathi Hankinson

We wish so much that we could be nearer to you at the moment especially to have personally attended the beautiful service that witnessed online. So many beautiful words were spoken and your strength as a family shone through. We send our love to you all xx

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Hugh Brooks

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Angela & Paul

Angus will always remain in our hearts. So many fond memories from Knox days. With love ❤️

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Anonymous

Sending my best wishes to the family. Angus was such a good guy. Would always take the time to say hello in passing even if we hadn't seen each other in a long time.

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Suzy Bownes

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Steph Darley

Love and miss you so much Gus. I hope you’re out in the surf up there ❤️

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Rob Chapman

Dear Bownes family, I will always cherish the times I spent with Angus at Moor Street, Fitzroy. He was a kind, generous, cheeky man but most of all he was a terrific friend. I miss him dearly but he will forever live on in my heart. I loved the way he lived life and the tributes today at his memorial were wonderful.

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Zoe Gerber

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Karen Fessey

We are thinking of you and your family with sympathy and love Karen and John Fessey

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Robyn And Richard Wallace

As time passes, the memories are there to honour beautiful Angus

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Anonymous

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James Gellert

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Lara Nest

In memory of a lovely friend. I wish I could donate a dollar for every beer and cheeky laugh we shared. I'm so thankful for your kindness and all the fun we got to have together.

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Mary Mcclean

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Jo Drewett

For our friend Angus. xxx

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Richard Caldwell

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Anthony & Vicki Bickersteth

Sending love. Xx

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Peter Bownes

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James Macalpine

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Libby Duncan-poidevin And Jonny Kuo

All of our love to the wonderful Bownes family

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Louise Stevenson

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Diane Morris

For the many fun filled happy times and the memories. X

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Cristina Carter

All my love to our beautiful Angus ❤️

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Catherine And John Eddy

We only know of Angus through our daughter, May and her partner JJ. As parents, we can only imagine your pain. We can't say anything to make things better but we can all try and be there for the friends and family he has left. We hope Angus has found peace. We’re so sorry….

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Fiona And Kim Chaffey

It was a beautiful tribute to your amazing son, Angus. So sad. With our love and best wishes, Fiona and Kim

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Braith Williams

Angus left footprints on so many hearts. He was a true hero in so many ways. He will always have a very special place in our hearts - and your beautiful family as well. Vale Angus

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Mcclelland Family

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Maureen Coorey

Sending love to you all. Xx

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Steph O

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Sarah & Simon Fenech

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Evin Crean

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Emily Brockelsby

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Catherine Rowley

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Angela Greenlees

I was shocked to hear of the news of Angus's passing. He was such a bright light and a beautiful soul. His loss is felt deeply amongst his university friends.

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Amanda Cuffe

You lit up my and so many others worlds with your cheeky, fun loving nature. You will be so very missed xx

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Joy Jin

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Anonymous

I’m sorry for your loss. Your family are all in my thoughts and prayers in this time.

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Daniel Donaldson

Rest easy Gus you champion ❤️

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Peter And Sherene Burgmann

So happy to be part of Gus’s memorial What a full and wonderful life he was able to share with so many friends You all must be so proud 🥰🤗

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Richard And Robyn Wallace

Much love and hugs, now and forever

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Ross & Milly

A beautiful day celebrating Gus. A legacy supporting a brilliant cause.

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Olimpia Polaczuk

My heart is with you all, dear Bownes family. Angus touched countless lives with his vibrant spirit and infectious smile. His memory will forever be cherished.

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Harriet Davis

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Nicholas Heath

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Claudia Ware

I knew Angus throughout high school and in those few years afterwards when we were all becoming new adults. He was an amazing example of that old truism - ‘You don’t remember what people say, only how they made you feel.’ At an age, where it’s easy to run cold, to be cool and detached and dismissive, Angus ran warm. He made people feel good. He made them feel welcomed and valuable - that’s no small feat.

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Omair Ali

To the Bownes family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Angus through undergrad at UNSW and although we weren't close, I won't forget his larger than life character and incredible smile and laugh. He really was a joy to be around and made one feel instantly at ease. Rest in peace Angus.

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Tara Hariharan

Deep condolences to Suze and your family 🩵

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Anonymous

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Jaime O'connor

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Megan And Sean Fitzpatrick

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Ankita Kapoor

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Stuart Donaldson

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Christine & John Lewis

In memory of your brave & amazing young man

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Pippa Kensit

Sending all my love and more always

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Tom Blake

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Victoria Nichol

With love and hope x

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Anonymous

To the family of Angus and friends, Angus was such a great friend. I had the pleasure of working with him for several years and I will remember forever his contagious smile and kindness.

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Anonymous

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Mark Kennedy

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Stephen & Tonya Blood

Our deepest condolences from your old neighbours from Church Street, Tonya and Stephen.

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Kayla And Jack

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Jami Blood

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Kieran And Sue Gavin

Our love and thoughts are with you all. Your tribute to Angus today was beautiful and showcased a full, rich and wonderful life.

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Anonymous

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Michele Mouatt

With Love

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Chapman Family

What wonderful memories of Angus we have. He was such a delight to be around. We send our heartfelt condolences to the Bownes Family

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Oscar Alcock

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Eka

Dear Bownes family - my heart aches for you. It has been many years since I have seen Suzy and Oli from our touch footy days, but through those friendships I remember the twins 21st birthday party & meeting Angus whom his siblings spoke so lovingly about. Sending love to you both Oli & Suzy, your parents and the rest of your family.

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Georgia Fallon

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Kieran O’donoghue

I am very sorry for your loss. Angus was a wonderful person who managed to make people smile everyday.

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Ellie Keft

In Gus' memory. Such a powerful, positive and generous human. xx

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Michael Bower

RIP Gussy - you were the salt of the earth and one person we could all rely on. Gonna miss you mate.

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Anonymous

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Jeremy Steel

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Anonymous

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Alex Krautil

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Kate Bell

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Sabina Wadsworth

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James Meppem

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George Fairhurst

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Nathan

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Leighton Obrien

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Bronte Cullis