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Old 08-02-09, 12:43
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Latest news, and the fires are not even close to being under control, so it's not over yet.
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Old 08-02-09, 21:16
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Unfortunatly it's got to the stage where it is sickening to think about. Our thoughts and prayers are with you This is going to take years to recover from
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Old 08-02-09, 21:22
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108 and still rising.

That's the death toll at 6.00am 09/02/2009.

Our hearts go out to all those involved.
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Old 08-02-09, 23:55
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108 and still rising.

That's the death toll at 6.00am 09/02/2009.

Our hearts go out to all those involved.
Hi Rick,

Tonight, I have been listening to ABC Melbourne, what terrible news and the stories some of those affected, are coming out with. Knowing a lot of people over there, I hope everyone stays safe.

best regards Richard
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Old 09-02-09, 00:16
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From accross the Tasman, Our hearts go out to our Australian Brothers and Sisters, who affected in any way by these fires
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Old 09-02-09, 04:39
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You guys seem to have an unfair share of these fires. Terrible on the news. We pray for the best but is there any monetary way we can help out from way over here? We should send those Mars bombers down there to help out.
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Old 09-02-09, 04:44
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The death toll now stands at 126 as at 2.42PM Monday.

One place for donations can be found on the Melbourne Herald-Sun Newspaper website. Just click on the link on this page.

So far Euan has been unable to visit his father in law's property as the roads are still closed due not just to crews clearing trees from the roads but also the sad and ongoing search for bodies.
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Old 09-02-09, 05:23
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The death toll now stands at 126 as at 2.42PM Monday.

One place for donations can be found on the Melbourne Herald-Sun Newspaper website. Just click on the link on this page.

So far Euan has been unable to visit his father in law's property as the roads are still closed due not just to crews clearing trees from the roads but also the sad and ongoing search for bodies.
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