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Ten years ago the Community Association started the Bywong Car Boot sale which has grownover the years from a modest beginning of about 20 stallholders to now over 100. It is held on the last Sunday of March each year (so long as Easter does not fall on this day) from 9am until 1pm and attracts a great number of buyers not only from the local area but also from Canberra.
Residents now look forward to a yearly clean-out of their garages, sheds and houses and not only has it given them an outlet to sell their 'treasures" but also it is a day of community spirit. Many meet neighbours here to chat and socialise and generally have a good morning's outing.
The sellers arrive around 7am and all is in place for the buyers who come an hour or so later. The setting up of sellers is organised on the day by the Wamboin and Bywong Bushfire Brigade who do a great marshalling job.
There are refreshment stalls; tea, coffee, soft drinks and cakes operated by Bywong Community, steak sandwich and drinks by the local SES and the local coffee experts, Wagonga Coffee, offer superb coffees.
Entertainment is provided by a locual duo, Andy and TIl and there is plenty for children with a Jumping Castle and a fair stall. Each year we also try to provide something new such as Fly Dog, dancing demonstrantions and the like.
The highlight of the morning is the Monster Car Boot Sale raffle which has in the order of 60-70 prizes donated very generously by local businesses. The raffle is drawn on the day and is looked forward to each year.
Entry is free for buyers and sellers are charged:- Car and Ute $10; trailer additional $5 and larger vehicles $20. All funds raised at the Car Boot Sale go towards donations to the Bushfire Brigade, Brownies and Guides and any other worthwile project in Bywong. The funds raised help to keep Bywong Community going and through it everything goes back into the local community.
More information can be obtained from Morag Cotsell on (02) 62303523 or by email: cotsell@moraguy.net
Car Boot Sale 2007
Once again the sun shone on the annual Car Boot Sale. Following a rainy Saturday crowds from surrounding localities and further afield packed the parking areas on a bright but fresh Sunday morning . The day, run by Bywong Community, raised a record amount for local organisations, and more than seventy visitors returned home with the added bonus of a prize from the Monster Raffle, an event solidly supported by a wide range of local businesses. More than eighty stalls provided a variety of treasures for bargain hunters.
During the day, Community President, Judith Miller presented a cheque for $1,000 to Wamboin Volunteer Fire Brigade. Brigade Captain, Cliff Spong, accepted the cheque and thanked the Community for its support.
A new team led by local musician, Danny Velnaar, provided this year's entertainment, and riders from the Gearys Gap Pony Club displayed their abilities in the arena. Guides, whose meetings take place in the Bywong Hall on week nights, sold great numbers of raffle tickets. The Fire Brigade again provided essential services with their super-efficient work on the gate and parking. They proved no less efficient behind the barbecue lunch counter, and attracted numbers of spectators to a series of fire safety demonstrations. The Community again thanks Wagonga Coffee for a generous donation of coffee and brewing facilities, and Peter Garlick for providing the PA system. The Boughtons and Woods provided neighbourly support by opening their paddocks for parking. Willing volunteers and Committee members worked hard to ensure the success of the day and the community stalls.
BYWONG CAR BOOT SALE RAFFLE, 2007 - Winners' List
Bywong Community gratefully thanks all the local businesses and residents who willingly offered the prizes for the Raffle.
No
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Prize
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Donated by:
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Winner
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1
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$10 Gift Voucher
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Tracey's Treats, Bungendore
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B. Higgenson
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2
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500g locally roasted coffee
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Wagonga Coffee Wamboin
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Joan Milner
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3
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Gift voucher for $50
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Gib Street Café, Bungendore
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Charlie Montesin
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4
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Gourmet Fruit & Nut Cake
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Morag and Guy Cotsell
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M. Hayes
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5
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Choice of nuts
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Nuts About Bungendore
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A. Davis
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6
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Golf Greenfees
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placePlaceNameGoolabri PlaceTypePark
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Diana Dack
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7
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2 bottles of wine
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Hillbrook Estate Wines
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B. Henderson
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8
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Tray of seedlings
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Bywong Nursery
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J. Cave
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9
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$10 gift voucher
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Natural Health Centre, Bungendore
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H. Martin
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10
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2 bottles of wine
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Bungendore Cellars
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Marty
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11
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$25 Gift voucher
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Bungendore Country Crafts
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F. Tal Linder
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12
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Hot Rocks meal for four people
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Heritage on the Square
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C. Carter
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13
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1 bottle of wine
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Hillbrook Estates
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Joseph
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14
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1 tray of native plants
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Landcare
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Bruce Hughes
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15
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$30 Book Voucher
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A Suitable Book
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Lisa Whitney
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16
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$10 voucher
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Biscottis
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P. Jonasson
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17
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Pair Leather Gloves
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Bungendore Saddlery, addressStreetVillage Square
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J. Holmes
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18
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2 bottles of wine
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Madews Winery, placeLake George
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Jenny Bourke
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19
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One cap
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Bungendore Leatherworks
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Pavlic
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20
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Free admission 2 adults morning or afternoon tea (in season)
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placePlaceNameCanberra PlaceNameTulip PlaceTypeGardens
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B. Knight
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21
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2 bars of soup (boxed)
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Busy Bottoms Nappy Express, addressStreetVillage Square, Bungendore
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C. Whitt
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22
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“How to build a Solar Water Heater”
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Jean-Pierre Favre
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Deacon
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23
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2 bottles of wine
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placeCityLerida Estate, placeLake George
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Bekker
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24
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$50 Voucher
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Woodworks Café, Bungendore
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B. Knight
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25
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$25 Voucher
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Bungendore Woodworks Gallery
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placeCityWarwick Cathro
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26
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Picture to value of $35
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Bungendore Post Office
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D. Gaton
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27
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"Body Collection Gift Pack"
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Bungendore Pharmacy
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S. Lock
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28
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$60 Voucher
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Village Antiques, Bungendore
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R. Edwards
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29
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Bottle of Port
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Bungendore Cellars
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C. Marshall
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30
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500g locally roasted coffee
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Wagonga Coffee Wamboin
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Anne Goonan
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31
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2 bottles of wine
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Gidgee Estate Wines
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Rose Garlick
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32
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Free Hire Voucher for $50
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Kennard's Hire, Queanbeyan
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Lyle Montesin
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33
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Free Court Hire for an Evening
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Bungendore Park Tennis club
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S. Vella
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34
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$15 Voucher
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Nikki B's, addressStreetBungendore Village Square
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J. Cave
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35
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2 free entry and Devonshire Tea
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Scented Rose Garden, addressStreetBungendore Road
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Larem
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36
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Picnic Pack
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Bungendore Cellars
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A. Sharpe
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37
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Manicure or eyelash tint/eyebrow shape
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Salon on Ellendon, Bungendore
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J. Martin
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38
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$15 Gift Voucher
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Gumnut Gallery
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J. Kendall
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39
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$25 Gift Voucher
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Gunnadoo Bakery
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Decker
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40
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$50 Voucher
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Foodworks, Bungendore
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A. Wiggen
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41
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Mystery Bag
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Phillips Amusements, Captains Flat
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K Folward
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42
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Choice of nuts
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Nuts About Bungendore
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Deacon
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43
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1 bottle of wine
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Guy and Morag Cotsell
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J. Blades
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44
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Radio Receiver & rechargeable torch
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Yless4U
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I Morrell
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45
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Choice of nuts
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Nuts About Bungendore
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H. Bachor
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46
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Glass Paper weight
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Bungendore Post Office
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Michelle Murdoch
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47
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$50 Voucher
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Bungendore Rural
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Bruce Hughes
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48
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$10 Gift Voucher
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Tracey's Treats, Bungendore
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M. Bradley
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49
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2 bottles of wine
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Lambert's Vineyards
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Averil Edwards
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50
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Basket of Fruit and Veg
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Foodlovers Markets, Bungendore
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A. Lester
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51
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Gift Pack
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Odana Editions, Bungendore
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C. Anderson
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52
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$50 Voucher
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Bungendore Rural
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Jake
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53
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Choice of nuts
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Nuts about Bungendore
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Kolber
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54
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Voucher for $20
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Wicked Cackle Nursery & Gallery
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Elliott
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55
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$50 Voucher
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Kennard's Hire, Queanbeyan
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M. Hayes
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56
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$25 Voucher
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Bungendore Country Butchers
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B. Anderson
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57
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$60 Car Care Products
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Ogilvie's Auto Repairs
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K. Robertson
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58
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$50 gift voucher
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Gib St Café
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V. Meagher
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59
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Gift voucher for $25
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Hunnyz Café Restaurant
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Rose Garlick
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60
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$20 Gift Voucher
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Rumah Bali, placePlaceNameBungendore PlaceTypeVillage
Square
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S. Ellis
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61
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$60 Voucher
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Village Antiques, Bungendore
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J. Nagle
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62
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2 free entry and Devonshire Tea
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Scented Rose Garden, addressStreetBungendore Road
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L. Moran
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63
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1 garden hose length 12mm X 18m
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Bungendore Produce
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J Schroeder
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64
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Half House Body massage
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Wellbeing Centre, Bungendore
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G. Dix
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65
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Boxed Body Lotion, gel and soap
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Morag and Guy Cotsell
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T. Greer
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66
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1 Bottle of wine
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Bungendore Cellars
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R. Treadwell
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67
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2 horse drenches
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Bungendore Veterinary Surgery
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T. Greer
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68
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Body Collection Pack
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Bungendore Pharmacy
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Donovan Ryan
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69
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Bottle of wine
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Bungendore Cellars
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J. O'Leary
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70
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2 horse drenches
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Bungendore Veterinary Surgery
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Sparky & Roo
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71
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Stuffed Monkey
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Odana Editions, Bungendore
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Westie
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Photographs from the 2007 Car Boot Sale
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