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Alleged Vandals Were 'Blessing' Historic Artefacts with Oil, Court Hears

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A Melbourne couple accused of damaging numerous precious items in Bendigo by "sprinkling" vegetable oil thought the substance would simply wash off, a court has been told.

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Couple facing charges over alleged heritage site damage appear in court

Gerhardus and Chrisna Snyman charged with damaging Bendigo sites, claiming they intended to bless them by dousing with oil.

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Alleged vandals were 'blessing' historic artefacts with oil, court hears

A Melbourne couple accused of damaging numerous precious items in Bendigo by "sprinkling" vegetable oil thought the substance would simply wash off, a court has been told.

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