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Men's business. Station-owner
Angus McKay, left, and Colin have
a yarn as they collect firewood to
cook steaks for lunch.

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Although his mission is spiritual, the


padre is just as likely to be found atop


a windmill as in the pulpit.


School’s in. Alice Springs
School of the Air principal,
Mel Phillips, shows Colin
the school's vast network of
stations and pupils.


Welcome words. Colin, left, has
a quiet chat with good friend
and Centralian artist Bob Kessing,
who created this sculpture using
reclaimed bottles.
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