"Newspaper" Ownerships 1827-1855

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John & John Campbell Macdougall’s Newspaper Ownership/Involvement

 1827 - 1855

“Colonial Times”

The “Colonial Times” was published in Hobart, Tasmania from 1 July 1825 until 22 August 1857.  It was issued weekly at first but the frequency increased until it was eventually published daily.  The first seven issues of what was to become the “Colonial Times” were published as the “Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser”.  The serial numbers were continued from those of the “Hobart Town Gazette” which Andrew Bent (the Publisher of the “Colonial Times”) had published until 24 June 1825.  The Publication of the “Hobart Town Gazette” had been taken over by Ross & Howe from 25 June 1825.

1815, 1816, 1824 – Andrew Bent, Government Printer. Bent under sentence 1812, and received a Conditional Pardon 25 May 1816 and Absolute Pardon 7 August 1821.

1824 – “Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser” bought and produced by Andrew Bent. Photo of Printing Press on file.

31 May 1825 – J.C.Macdougall marries Sarah Oakes, widow of John Whyte (who died suddenly when he had his leg amputated at his Brewery business). 

12 August 1825 Andrew Bent established and owner of “Colonial Times” (wife ran the newspaper while Andrew was in prison).

1826 -  J.C.Macdougall managed  Tasmanian Brewery and established a store in Liverpool Street ( 29 September 1826).

1 March 1827 – The first issue of “The Tasmanian” printed at Elizabeth Street, Hobart by J.C.Macdougall as Editor, Printer and Publisher.

23 August 1827 – J.C.Macdougall Editor/Proprietor of Elizabeth Street, Hobart. Took over the “Tasmanian” from George Terry Howe.  The issue of 30 August 1827 was printed by J.C.Macdougall from his office in Elizabeth Street, Hobart.

16 January 1829 – R.L.Murray of “Austral-Asiatic Review” and J.C.Macdougall of “The Tasmanian” amalgated their newspapers to become “Tasmanian & Austral-Asiatic Review”. They were known as Murray & Macdougall Printers. Dissolved end 1830.

5 March 1830 - Henry Melville purchased “Colonial Times” from Andrew Bent.

1832 -  J.C.Macdougall goes to Sydney for a short time.

October  1837 - June 1845 R.L.Murray continues to edit “Austral-Asiatic Review” either as sole proprietor or in partnership with J.C.Macdougall of the “Tasmanian”. The conjoint newspaper being again known as the “Tasmanian and Review”.

1838 - “Trumpeter” came into the possession of  J.C.Macdougall as advertising medium . Bought from Henry Melville.

1838 – J.C.Macdougall became the Publisher/Proprietor and later Editor of the “Tasmanian”.

September 1839 – J.C.Macdougall sold the “Tasmanian” to John Morgan.

1839 – “Tasmanian” returned to the Proprietorship of J.C.Macdougall.

1839 - J.C.Macdougall purchased “Colonial Times” from Henry Melville, who in advertised correspondence at the time, referred to Macdougall as “a very devil of a cigar smoker”.  He was the acknowledged Editor.

1841 – J.C.Macdougall contemplated a business trip to England.

1841 – There were still 4 presses in Hobart Town controlled by J.Macdougall, W.G.Elliston, William Pratt, Edward Abbott.

1 July 1841 – “Tasmanian” again incorporated with Murray’s “Austral-Asiatic Review”.

13 July 1841 and 12 October 1841 – “Trumpeter”.

26 October 1841 – John and J.C.Macdougall involved in a bitter controversy with Edward Abbott of the “Hobart Town Advertiser”, and W.G.Elliston and Thomas MacDowell of the “Hobart Town Courier”.  Macdougall assaulted MacDowell and bound to keep the peace. Macdougall asserted that he was the Proprietor and sole Editor of the “Colonial Times”.

1842 – J.C.Macdougall involved in insolvency proceedings which were later satisfactorily adjusted.

23 August 1842 – “Colonial Times” states that Macdougall was generally a fair minded critic and balanced writer, one of his best leading articles being a judicious summing up of the character of  Governor Arthur.

1843 – Mary Ann Macdougall opened a private servant’s registry office to help with finances.

22 September 1843 – J.C.Macdougall a defendant in action for criminal libel against Crown.

30 January 1844 – J.C.Macdougall again involved in insolvency proceedings.

October 1844 – J.C.Macdougall again became Printer, Publisher and Proprietor of the “Tasmanian and Austral-Asiatic Review” for the Editor R.L.Murray.

26 June 1845 – Last issue of “Tasmanian and Austral-Asiatic Review”.

July 1845 – Macdougall, Proprietor of “Colonial Times” states his columns are open to R.L.Murray, as his friend and former partner.

1 July 1845 – “Tasmanian” incorporated into “Colonial Times”, and the newspaper to be called the “Colonial Times and Tasmanian”, with J.C.Macdougall as its Editor and Proprietor until his death in 1848.

14 April 1846 – J.C.Macdougall announced he was desirous of disposing of his printing establishment and newspapers, “Colonial Times” and “Trumpeter”, but nothing came of the project.

June 1848 – “Trumpeter” was in existence still but probably ceased shortly after J.C.Macdougall’s death.  No copy is available beyond 1843.

21 July 1848 – J.C.Macdougall died, editor/proprietor “Colonial Times”.

It is recorded by E.Morris Miller in “A Historical Summary of Tasmanian Newspapers” – The Literary excellence of the “Colonial Times” during this period stand to the credit of J.C.Macdougall, the editor-proprietor.

25 July 1848 – Mary Ann Macdougall announced her husband’s death and her name was substituted for that of her husbands.

4 August 1848 Mary Ann Macdougall carried on the management of the “Colonial Times” as Printer and Publisher-Proprietor until February 1855.

February 1855 – The business was sold to Henri James D’Emden.

20 February 1855 Mary Ann Macdougall married Kenneth Brodribb of Melbourne.

“Colonial Times” ceased publication when it was absorbed by the “Mercury”.

Macdougall’s Years & Ownership of the “Colonial Times”.

1825 – 1830 “Colonial Times” Andrew Bent.

1830 – 1839 “Colonial Times” Henry Melville (5 March 1830).

1839 – 1848 “Colonial Times” John C.Macdougall.

1848 – 1855 “Colonial Times” Mary Ann Macdougall (25 July 1848).

1855 – 1857 “Colonial Times” Henri J.D’Emden.

1857 - Absorbed by the “Mercury”.

Macdougall’s Years & Ownership of the “Tasmanian”, “Trumpeter, “Austral-Asiatic Review”

5 January 1825 – 1827 “Tasmanian” G.T.Howe.

1 March 1827   – 1829 “Tasmanian” John C.Macdougall, Editor /Proprietor.

16 January 1829 – 1830  J.C.Macdougall of “Tasmanian” and R.L.Murray of “Austral-Asiatic Review”  amalgated their papers to become “Tasmanian & Austral-Asiatic Review”. Known as Murray and Macdougall Printers.

October 1837 – June 1845  J.C.Macdougall of “Tasmanian” and R.L.Murray of “Austral-Asiatic Review” again conjoint their newspapers and known as “Tasmanian and Review”.

1838 – 1848 “Trumpeter” John C.Macdougall bought from Henry Melville.

1838 – “Tasmanian” J.C.Macdougall, Publisher/Proprietor and later Editor.

September 1839 – “Tasmanian” J.C.Macdougall sold to John Morgan.

1839 – “Tasmanian” returned to the Proprietorship of J.C.Macdougall.

1 July 1841- “Tasmanian” again incorporated into Murray’s “Austral-Asiatic Review”.

1845 – “Tasmanian” incorporated into “Colonial Times”, now called “Colonial Times and Tasmanian” J.C.Macdougall, Proprietor/Editor.

1848 – “Trumpeter” ceased after death of J.C.Macdougall.

The Print Museum in Hobart has valuable information on the printing industry in Hobart.

"Colonial Times" owned by Macdougalls 1839 - 1855

"Tasmanian & Austral-Asiatic Review owned by Macdougalls 1829 - 1830

"The Trumpeter" owned by Macdougalls 1827 - 1830

 

"Colonial Times" owned by Macdougalls 1839 - 1855

Bent's Press 1825 - 1830

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Newspaper Extracts 1800s

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Newspaper Extracts 1800s.

 

 16 February 1822 - John Macdougall advertises in Hobart Town Gazette.

Accomplant and General agent offers himself to these capacities to public of Van Diemens Land.

23 November 1822 - John Macdougall advertises in Hobart Town Gazette.

Removing to premises adjacient Vinegar Cottage Liverpool Street – soap, candle- making. Business as usual.  Starch and colonial manufacture.

10 June 1825 – Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser.  Married at St.David’s Church, by the Rev W.Bedford, on Tuesday, the 31^st ult, John Campbell Macdougall, to Sarah Oakes, widow of the late James Whyte.

Published Fridays weekly 16” X 12”.

10 June 1825 – Hobart Town Gazette.

“Whereas my wife has eloped from her home.  All persons are therefore cautioned against harbouring or trusting her on my account, as I will not be responsible for any debts so contracted by her.”  J.Blake.

12 May 1826 - J. C.Macdougall advertises in “Colonial Times” page 4 col 2 .Brewer, Liverpool Street, Hobart Town to Mrs. Macdougall a daughter.  

9 September 1826 – Hobart Town Gazette.

John Campbell Macdougall of the Tasmanian Brewery, most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just opened a store, at his new stone veranda House, Liverpool Street, where in he will dispose of tea, sugar, coffee, tobacco, soap, starch, pepper: a variety of prints, calicoes, flannel, fustion, Norwich crape, waistcoating, with a large assortment of other Articles of the best Quality and at  the lowest Prices – Teneriffe and Sicilian wines, in quantities of not less than 5 gallons; beer as usual.

NB. Two houses in Liverpool Street to LET, and a house in Murray Street to SELL or LET – Apply to Mr. J.C.Macdougall.

30 September 1826 – Hobart Town Gazette.

To let on an improving Lease, within a few miles of Hobart Town, and on the side of the Derwent, a FARM of about 150 acres of excellent quality, and to an industrious tenant, every encouragement will be given.  There is an abundance of firewood on the farm, which the tenant will have liberty to sell.  Likewise, to be sold, a few hundred weight of excellent Virginia Tobacco, in the Leaf, to which the attention of sheep rearers is respectfully requested; also, a new Brussels Carpet, of a very superior pattern and quality.

Several houses in Hobart Town to be sold or let.  Apply to Mr. Macdougall at the Tasmanian Stores, Elizabeth Street.

23 December 1826 – Hobart Town Gazette Page 4 Col 3.       Police Notice.

John Campbell Macdougall, appeared to answer the complaint of the chief constable for retailing beer without a licence on the 16^th October last.  The two witnesses to support the case were Kerbey and Dutton, Constables, of whom we have had frequent occasions to speak in favourable terms.  Hannah Hill and William Johnson, servants to Mr. Macdougall, were produced to confute their testimony, and the case was ultimately adjourned for judgement until Monday.

Monday December 28.

Mr. Capon attended, and prayed for judgement in the above case, when Mr.Gellibrand appeared, and also prayed that further evidence might be heard on the part of the defence.  The request being granted, Miss.Macdougall came forward and swore that Mrs. Macdougall (whom it had had been sworn had served the beer), was at the hour of eight o’clock, she thought, on the evening of the 16^th October, at a prayer meeting at Mr.Hopkins, and did not return until nine o’clock, when she recolled walking home with her from the circumstance of the bell ringing at nine o’clock.  She also recollected Mrs. Macdougall had not attended the prayer meeting since that time.  Mr. Henry Schultze remembered going to Mr. Hopkins with Mrs. Macdougall and Miss. Macdougall and returning with them between eight and nine o’clock.  He thought it was on the 24^th October, but could not swear to the day.  Hannah Hill who was examined the first day, appeared again and swore, that Mrs. Macdougall was at Mr.Hopkin’s on the 16^th October, and that she had been there since.            Case dismissed.

Page 2 Col 2  - - -The case of Mr. J.Macdougall, regarding the sale of beer is light in our eyes, when put in comparison with the illicit consumption of ardent foreign spirits - - -

26 May 1827 – Hobart Town Gazette. J.C.Macdougall  sold brewery business to Stallarsh & Coombs.

8 February 1828 - “Tasmanian” page 4 col 4.  The “Tasmanian” now printed and published by  Mr. J.C. Macdougall and not G.T.Howe.

1828 Almanack – Newspaper “The Tasmanian”, a Ministerial Paper, published every Friday by Mr. J.C.Macdougall, the Proprietor.  Commenced March 1827.

16 January 1829 – Murray & Macdougall Printers  (note photo of “Missions” at Methodist Museum Melville Street)

1829 Almanack - “Austral – Asiatic” began.

                           -  “The Colonial Times” commenced under its present title 1825 by

                               Andrew Bent, the Proprietor.  Published Friday afternoons.   

   -  “The Tasmanian” began March 1827, published Friday evening by

                           -   J.C.Macdougall, Proprietor.

1 January 1830 – “Colonial Times”. Death notice of Sarah Macdougall.  “On Tuesday morning last (29 December 1829), after a lingering illness of upwards of six months duration, of cancer, Mrs. Macdougall (formerly Whyte) wife of Mr. J.C. Macdougall of the “Tasmanian”.

2 January 1830 – “Hobart Town Gazette”.  Death – Macdougall Mrs. “ Wife of Mr.J.C.Macdougall, Elizabeth Street. Co-proprietor of the “Tasmanian” journal – after a protracted and painful illness – Tuesday 29 December 1829.”

1830 V.D.L.Almanack – J.C.Macdougall & R.L.Murray – Publishers of “The Tasmanian” every Friday, commenced March 1827 by G. Howe.

20 December 1831 – LSD 1/83 page 194.  Agreement to fulfill certain conditions on allotment in Wellington Buildings.

21 January 1834 – Hobart Town Colonist 28 January 1834, and “Colonist” 24 January 1834.  By licence on 21 January 1834 at New Church, Brisbane and Campbell Streets, Hobart Town  Miss Jessie Macdougall of Melville Street, Hobart Town marries Mr. Daniel McArthur.

11 February 1834  - Hobart Town Colonist. “ J.C.Macdougall lately of Van Diemens Land married at St. James Church to Miss. Mary Ann Butler of Pitt Street, Sydney.”

4 March 1836 – Firm dissolved on grounds of John Macdougall’s old age.

7 June 1838 – Archibald C. Macdougall – publisher of “Southern Australian”.

25 June 1839 – Archibald C. Macdougall living in South Australia – agent for “Colonial Times”.

26 July 1848 – “Courier” Page  col 4.  Mr. J.C.Macdougall died 21 July 1848 suddenly in his office, Collins Street – Editor “Colonial Times”. Buried 26 July 1848.

                                                                                                 

15 April 1849 – “Colonial Times” Birth of William Arthur Macdougall, Bathhurst Street, Hobart.

1852 – Archibald C. Macdougall – Printer, Melville Street, Hobart Town.

1852 – Archibald C. Macdougall published “Life and Adventures of William Buckley” by John Morgan.  For a long time a difficulty existed as to the risk of printing a narrative of the kind at so late a period, but at length, Mr. Macdougall, (late of Adelaide), engaged on convenient terms, to bring the work out; which he has done in a manner creditable to himself, and to the colony.  Preface by John Morgan, Author, 22 March 1852, Hobart.

1852? – Archibald C. Macdougall published “William Light’s Brief Journal and Australian Diaries”

3 September 1853 - Archibald C. Macdougall on committee Old Colonists Festival

“Colonial Times” Van Diemens Land.

1854 – “Before we Eat – a slice of Tasmania’s Culinary Life”. – “Haywood’s Biscuits.

C.D.Haywood & Co. was Tasmania’s best known biscuit makers.  They existed for just two years short of a century (1854 – 1952).  Their Excelsior Steam Biscuit Factory  was in Melville Street, Hobart and the quality of their biscuits was said to be their success secret, their best known brand being Snax.  And they thought up the nattiest trade slogans such as “Haywood’s for Happiness” and “Don’t say biscuits, say Snax”.  After 98 years they were virtually “swallowed” by Swallow and Ariel, which in turn became one with the national company Arnott-Brockhoff-Guest Pty.Ltd.

4 April 1854 - “Colonial Times”. Mary Ann Macdougall Printer and Publisher of Colonial Times” at Times Office, Collins Street, Hobart Town.  Note: “Colonial Times” with which is incorporated “The Tasmanian”.  Published  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.  4 pages.  14” x 12”

20 February 1855 -  Mary Ann Macdougall marries Kenneth E. Brodribb 20 February 1855 in Melbourne.

17 February 1855 – Mary Ann Macdougall Printer and Publisher “Colonial Times”

 25 July 1848 – 17 February 1855.

“Colonial Times” with which is incorporated “The Tasmanian”.  Published Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat., 4 pages, size about 14” x 12”.

1960 – “Once Upon A Time: Some Tasmanian Tales” by Michael Sharland

“Haywood’s for Biscuits” Pages 38 and 39


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Tasmanian Archives 1825-1855

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Information available at Tasmanian Archives, 77 Murray Street, Hobart on

(Captain) John Macdougall and son John Campbell Macdougall 

years 1825 - 1855

CSO = Colonial Secretary’s Office                    SC = Supreme Court

HTG = Hobart Town Gazette (newspaper)        Col Times = Colonial Times (newspaper)

LSD  = Lands Survey Department                     CON = Convict

21 May 1821 - John Macdougall sentanced to Life in Edinburgh Supreme Court of Admiralty.  Description of John Macdougall and Conduct Record. CON 31/9, CON 22/2, CON 23/1, CSO1/403/9106.

July 1821 - John Macdougall transported on “Lord Hungerford” for “sinking a ship” Convict 82 (found under Dougal Mc. John).  Arrived 26 December 1821 at Hobart Town.

26 May 1822 – John Macdougall requests town allotment.

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24 January 1825 - (Captain) John Macdougall’s petition asking for a pardon – with details of his commercial life.    CSO 1/270/6513.

26 May 1825 - John Campbell Macdougall’s application for marriage to Sarah Whyte by licence.    CSO 1/6/100 page 60.

31 May 1825 - John C. Macdougall’s marriage to Sarah Oakes, widow of the late James Whyte (who died suddenly when he had his leg amputated at his Brewery Business).   HTG 10 June 1825.

22 October 1825 - J.C.Macdougall applies for a licence of “Rose & Thistle Hotel, Liverpool Street, Hobart.   HTG 22 October 1825.

1826 Almanack – J.C. Macdougall Brewery at Liverpool Street, Hobart.

15 April 1826 - Birth of daughter Davinia Sarah Campbell Oakes Macdougall born to    J.C.Macdougall.  HTG 22 April 1826.

9 September 1826 - J.C.Macdougall advertises opening of store in Liverpool Street, Hobart. 

HTG 9 September 1826.

9 September 1826 – J.C.Macdougall managed Tasmanian Brewery and established a store in Liverpool Street, Hobart.

29 September 1826 - J.C.Macdougall letting of farm and sale of tobacco leaf.

HTG 30 September 1826.

23 December 1826 - J.C.Macdougall acquitted on charge of retailing beer without a licence. 

HTG 23 December 1826 page 4 col 3.  See also page 2 col 2.

26 May 1827 – J.C.Macdougall sold Brewery Business to Stallarsh & Coombs.

23 August 1827 - John Macdougall writes concerning his political views and explains his and his son’s connection with the “Tasmanian”.   CSO 1/171/4128.

24 August 1827 – “Colonial Times” page 3 Column 3 - “Tasmanian” in hands of Mr. Macdougall of Elizabeth Street etc.

13 October 1827 - J.C.Macdougall requests an interview with Lieutenant Governor concerning difficulties consequent upon the recent Act of Council concerning Newspapers.   CSO 1/202/4812.

26 January 1828 - J.C.Macdougall offers his house in Elizabeth Street as Public Offices.

CSO 1/233/5645.

22 February 1828 - Concerning alleged libel in Sydney Government Gazette.  

CSO 1/248/5942.

1829 Almanack – The “Colonial Times” commenced under its present title in 1825 by  

                               Mr. Andrew Bent, the Proprietor, published Friday afternoons.

                           -  The “Tasmanian began March 1827, published Friday evenings by        

                               J.C.Macdougall, Proprietor.

1 January 1830 - Death notice of Sarah Macdougall (wife of J.C.Macdougall)

“Colonial Times” page 3 col 4  “On Tuesday morning last (29 December 1829), after a lingering illness of upwards of six months duration, of cancer, Mrs. Macdougall (formally Whyte) wife of Mr. J.C.Macdougall of “The Tasmanian”.

2 January 1830 – “Hobart Town Gazette”  Death – Macdougall Mrs.- “Wife of Mr. J.C.Macdougall, Elizabeth Street, Co-proprietor of the “Tasmanian” journal – after  a protracted and painful illness – Tuesday 29 December 1829”.

1831,1833,1836,1837 Almanack – Mr.Macdougall Snr living at 7 Melville Street (left & south side) (House gone 2006).

10 March 1833 - John Macdougall commences Tasmanian Brewery – requires coal.

CSO 1/789/16850.

15 September 1834 – John Macdougall receives a “Conditional Pardon” No.627.

CON 31/9 and CON 22/2.

6 September 1835 – John Macdougall receives a “Free Pardon” No.179.

CON 31/9/and CON 22/2.

26 December 1835 – John Macdougall and Stracey as Government Auctioneers.

CSO 1/841/17827.

10 May 1836 - John Macdougall requests assistance to repair wall due to Rivulet flood in Elizabeth Street.    CSO 1/882/18691.

13 September 1836 – John Macdougall thanks Governor Arthur for restoring his freedom ie. “Free Pardon” on 6 September 1835 and requests leave to return to Scotland.

22 September 1836 -  J.C.Macdougall requests 100 acres at Pittwater for a Punt.

22 September 1836 – Macdougall & Stracey SC 285 Report 7 CS01/867/1344.

23 September 1836 - Memorial of J.C.Macdougall asking Lieutenant Governor Arthur for land.  CSO 1/882/18691.

May 1837 - J.C.Macdougall concerning his land and punt at Pittwater. CSO 5/41/864.

June 1837 - Concerning memorial on Pittwater Ferry.   LSD 1/7/p690.

3 August 1837 - Birth of a son Daniel Campbell Macdougall, to J.C.Macdougall.

HTG 4 August 1837.

25 March 1838 - Sale of Melville’s press to J. and J.C.Macdougall mentioned in Equity case.

HTG 22 November 1839 page 3 col 2.

See also 18/1899 SC62/1 No.82 and  2/599 SC27/1  (SC=Supreme Court).

21 October 1841 - J. and J.C.Macdougall - Libel case against Elliston of the “Courier”.

HTG 22 October 1841 and 26 October 1841.

16 November 1841 - J.C.Macdougall found guilty of assult on Thomas Macdowell.

HTG 19 November 1841.

20 April 1842 - Insolvency of J.C.Macdougall (sic).  Supreme Court 33/3, 2/635 page 117,119,122,148,169,216.

4 July 1845 – The “Colonial Times” with which is incorporated “The Tasmanian”, published twice a week, cost sixpence.

17 November 1845 - John Macdougall dies suddenly of aneurism. “Colonial Times and Tasmanian” 18 November 1845.

24 October 1846 - J.C.Macdougall a security for Michael Clarke’s licence for Victoria Theatre in Campbell Street, Hobart.   CSO 20/38/993.

14 December 1846 - J.C.Macdougall concerning libel against Jennings.

Britannia 17 December 1846 page 2 col 4.

21 July 1848 - J.C.Macdougall dies suddenly sitting in his office chair at “Colonial Times”.  “Colonial Times and Tasmanian” 25 July 1848 and HTG 26 July 1848.

1848 - Letters of Administration granted to Mary Ann Macdougall, widow of J.C.Macdougall.  18/1940 SC128/2    Will – AD961/3 Page 108, No.222.

17 February 1855 - Last edition of “Colonial Times” published by Mary Ann Macdougall.  “Colonial Times” 17 and 20 February 1855.



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