Name: 1849 Backpackers at The London
Address: 45 Peels Place, Albany, Western Australia, Australia, Albany, Western Australia, AU
Price range: $51–$78 per night
Rating: 7.06

What guests think

Across reviews, 1849 London Hotel is a centrally located, budget-friendly, historic hostel with a sociable vibe, consistently friendly staff, and a popular free pancake breakfast that encourages guest interaction, making it appealing to backpackers and low-cost travelers.

Rooms are simple with minimal amenities; some guests report squeaky or uncomfortable beds. Shared bathrooms and the kitchen draw recurring complaints about odors, mess, and maintenance, though a few found them generally workable. Overall, expect a basic, lively hostel experience rather than modern, quiet comfort.

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Facilities

Historic, sociable hostel with large common areas and a communal kitchen. Several reviews note dated, run down facilities and shared bathrooms that would benefit from upgrades.

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4

Elizabeth

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 19,344 nights

One thing to note is that it is quite run down and old, which has a bit of an appeal. However, we got locked inside our room as the door lock was broken and were told to just leave it unlocked, so just be aware and double check!

10

Alan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

It's a Hostel; saying that, staff strive daily to make it better. Friendly welcoming people stay here. A piece of History, great place to meet people from all over the world. Two FREE pancakes DAILY Delicious 😋

6

Todd

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want to be in the centre of town the location is quite good with public transport just across the road. I had a private room bed was very uncomfortable mattress has definitely had its day, shared bathroom facilities are definitely not great needs renovation. But depending on your budget it nay just be your thing. Lots of interesting guests to meet and strike up a conversation .Staff were friendly.

8

Noel

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Colourful and bright and old character.

10

Brian

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff and other guests were friendly and pleasant to deal with. The free pancakes each morning were a nice surprise. The communal bathroom could do with an upgrade, but everything worked. Not sure how rooms are selected/allocated, my room was almost as far as possible from the communal bathroom.

8

Tim

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pancakes each morning were great and stimulated friendly interactions between guests and staff. Taco the pussycat was a hit with our 11 year old. Amenities were great, generally clean plenty of room & equipment to cook your own meals. The men’s bathroom stinks, Urinal poorly cleaned/maintained.

8

Chiang

Feb 5, 2024

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I enjoy this place, it was built in 1849 as the name of the place. The room is simple, with 1 window, 1 fan, 1 table lamp, no TV. However, there is a common area with Books, TV, Table Tennis, Board Games, etc There is also a common kitchen with all the pot and pans. The best of all, free Pancakes for breakfast. Location wise, this place is walking distance to town centre, very convenient. I deduct 1 star is because the place is a little old, and need some repair on certain areas, like some shower cubicle door is broken, gents urinal flush is leaking, kettle needs replacing. If you can get pass those minor defect, this place is fantastic

10

Raul

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1849 is a very bussy backpacker hostel! The rooms are of reasanoble size and the staff is very helpfull and friendly. I recomend it to all backpackers and to those who want to stay in Albany (Western Australia) at low but convenient price. There is one free pan-cake in the morning between 8:30-10;30 ($2 each for susequent ones). Dr. Raul Raiter

6

Raymond

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had all the basics but very run down. Nice enough to stay for short periods on a budget. Has potential to be really nice but needs a little maintenance.

6

Angela

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big hostel with good communal spaces, well equipped if disorganised kitchen. Free pancakes in the morning were delicious. Bed was very squeaky.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report strong odors and poor hygiene in shared bathrooms and messy common areas, with some dirty or smelly rooms. A few mention generally clean areas, but overall standards are inconsistent.

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Lois

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toilets and shower facilities worse than public toilets The grime in the shower plug hole made me want to chuck Awful just awful

2

Ruo-Yu

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t come. Staying in your car overnight is even a better decision!! The worst hostel I’ve ever been. Drugs and addicts wandering. Dirty floor and dirty bed, dried blood and plenty of dust on the bed. Not expecting a perfectly clean room as it’s a hostel, but it’s still way too terrible. Not mentioning its price is not cheap. Also it was super noisy. People were singing and shouting at night so loudly that nobody could sleep. We literally walked out and stayed in our car at the end.

2

Henri

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

They hold a $10 for key but they don't pretend to give it back as nobody answer the phone in early morning. Bedroom smells bad, full of stuffs of other occupants and you don't have space for anything in the room, even walk. People smoking everywhere. Don't recommend at all.

2

Madhav

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,359 nights

Absolutely unpleasant environment to stay especially with family. Passage smell stinky. Couldnt stay in this property. Had to find other room with xtra cost on our own expense

8

Tim

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pancakes each morning were great and stimulated friendly interactions between guests and staff. Taco the pussycat was a hit with our 11 year old. Amenities were great, generally clean plenty of room & equipment to cook your own meals. The men’s bathroom stinks, Urinal poorly cleaned/maintained.

4

Egon

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toilets especially the urinal smelled so bad that I was not able to use the full facility like shower as it's all in the same room. I don't understand why a toilette has to smell so bad that you have to dry reach. Use bleach twice a day should eliminate your problem. Also, got maximum 2 hours of sleep as the noise of the communal area did not stop until 3 am. Location and staff are excellent. Would never use again unless the toilettes get upgraded.

2

Leena

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn’t like because we arrived at 10:20 from Perth , they charged me $40 for the late arrival and the room were very dirty, smelly and the bedsheets and beds were disguising, they never cleaned the room. My children could not slept as the bed was dirty and they got itchy. The hygiene was very poor and horrible.

2

J

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

La cocina era una autentica pocilga y en el area de comer habia una habitacion que estaban fumando marihuana. Donde la gente duerme y come nadie deberia de fumar.

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Kylee

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was incredibly helpful and do the most amazing job keeping everything clean!

4

Trish

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room in the photo was nothing like the one we got. Ours was just a bed with very dark sheets and a filthy carpet. We were so disappointed that we payed to stay somewhere else even though we had payed for this room.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with minimal amenities; some beds are squeaky or uncomfortable. Noise from communal areas can carry late into the night.

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JESSICA LORRAINE

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

was super happy, kept to myself, maybe having a mini fridge in each room would be good, otherwise pretty happy with my stay. thanks.

4

Elizabeth

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 19,344 nights

One thing to note is that it is quite run down and old, which has a bit of an appeal. However, we got locked inside our room as the door lock was broken and were told to just leave it unlocked, so just be aware and double check!

6

NGOC TIEN

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

noisy

6

Todd

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want to be in the centre of town the location is quite good with public transport just across the road. I had a private room bed was very uncomfortable mattress has definitely had its day, shared bathroom facilities are definitely not great needs renovation. But depending on your budget it nay just be your thing. Lots of interesting guests to meet and strike up a conversation .Staff were friendly.

8

Noel

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Colourful and bright and old character.

10

Justin

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here a long time ago and love to come back, it is quirky, old, nostalgic, littered with character and hidden history. Plus it is super affordable and really conveniently located.

4

Egon

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toilets especially the urinal smelled so bad that I was not able to use the full facility like shower as it's all in the same room. I don't understand why a toilette has to smell so bad that you have to dry reach. Use bleach twice a day should eliminate your problem. Also, got maximum 2 hours of sleep as the noise of the communal area did not stop until 3 am. Location and staff are excellent. Would never use again unless the toilettes get upgraded.

8

Chiang

Feb 5, 2024

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I enjoy this place, it was built in 1849 as the name of the place. The room is simple, with 1 window, 1 fan, 1 table lamp, no TV. However, there is a common area with Books, TV, Table Tennis, Board Games, etc There is also a common kitchen with all the pot and pans. The best of all, free Pancakes for breakfast. Location wise, this place is walking distance to town centre, very convenient. I deduct 1 star is because the place is a little old, and need some repair on certain areas, like some shower cubicle door is broken, gents urinal flush is leaking, kettle needs replacing. If you can get pass those minor defect, this place is fantastic

10

Raul

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1849 is a very bussy backpacker hostel! The rooms are of reasanoble size and the staff is very helpfull and friendly. I recomend it to all backpackers and to those who want to stay in Albany (Western Australia) at low but convenient price. There is one free pan-cake in the morning between 8:30-10;30 ($2 each for susequent ones). Dr. Raul Raiter

6

Angela

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big hostel with good communal spaces, well equipped if disorganised kitchen. Free pancakes in the morning were delicious. Bed was very squeaky.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful. There are occasional frustrations around late-arrival fees or deposit return.

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Michael

Jul 17, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, overall vibe is cool, just please add soap to the bathrooms

10

Erlinda

Oct 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Accessible to the city Excellent service

10

Alan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

It's a Hostel; saying that, staff strive daily to make it better. Friendly welcoming people stay here. A piece of History, great place to meet people from all over the world. Two FREE pancakes DAILY Delicious 😋

8

Asad

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist was really friendly. All the area was good

10

Brian

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff and other guests were friendly and pleasant to deal with. The free pancakes each morning were a nice surprise. The communal bathroom could do with an upgrade, but everything worked. Not sure how rooms are selected/allocated, my room was almost as far as possible from the communal bathroom.

2

Henri

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

They hold a $10 for key but they don't pretend to give it back as nobody answer the phone in early morning. Bedroom smells bad, full of stuffs of other occupants and you don't have space for anything in the room, even walk. People smoking everywhere. Don't recommend at all.

4

Egon

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toilets especially the urinal smelled so bad that I was not able to use the full facility like shower as it's all in the same room. I don't understand why a toilette has to smell so bad that you have to dry reach. Use bleach twice a day should eliminate your problem. Also, got maximum 2 hours of sleep as the noise of the communal area did not stop until 3 am. Location and staff are excellent. Would never use again unless the toilettes get upgraded.

2

Leena

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn’t like because we arrived at 10:20 from Perth , they charged me $40 for the late arrival and the room were very dirty, smelly and the bedsheets and beds were disguising, they never cleaned the room. My children could not slept as the bed was dirty and they got itchy. The hygiene was very poor and horrible.

10

Raul

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1849 is a very bussy backpacker hostel! The rooms are of reasanoble size and the staff is very helpfull and friendly. I recomend it to all backpackers and to those who want to stay in Albany (Western Australia) at low but convenient price. There is one free pan-cake in the morning between 8:30-10;30 ($2 each for susequent ones). Dr. Raul Raiter

10

Kylee

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was incredibly helpful and do the most amazing job keeping everything clean!

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Location

Central and walkable, with public transport nearby.

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jherick

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This place are in the centre of the town. Walks easily everywhere. Rooms only and shared toilets and baths, however, it is perfect just for a couple who loves travelling and exploring places, not looking for a decent room. Good for a group of friends. Totally recommended to all explorers and backpackers.

10

Erlinda

Oct 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Accessible to the city Excellent service

6

Todd

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want to be in the centre of town the location is quite good with public transport just across the road. I had a private room bed was very uncomfortable mattress has definitely had its day, shared bathroom facilities are definitely not great needs renovation. But depending on your budget it nay just be your thing. Lots of interesting guests to meet and strike up a conversation .Staff were friendly.

10

Kian Yap

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location

8

Asad

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist was really friendly. All the area was good

10

Justin

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here a long time ago and love to come back, it is quirky, old, nostalgic, littered with character and hidden history. Plus it is super affordable and really conveniently located.

8

Chiang

Feb 5, 2024

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I enjoy this place, it was built in 1849 as the name of the place. The room is simple, with 1 window, 1 fan, 1 table lamp, no TV. However, there is a common area with Books, TV, Table Tennis, Board Games, etc There is also a common kitchen with all the pot and pans. The best of all, free Pancakes for breakfast. Location wise, this place is walking distance to town centre, very convenient. I deduct 1 star is because the place is a little old, and need some repair on certain areas, like some shower cubicle door is broken, gents urinal flush is leaking, kettle needs replacing. If you can get pass those minor defect, this place is fantastic

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Dining

The free pancake breakfast is a consistent highlight. Guests use the communal kitchen, which is equipped but can be disorganised or messy.

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Kevin

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The two people running the place, Abraham and his Irish lady colleague are very helpful, polite and trying to do a good job. But they are understaffed and under resourced, and have to deal with a lot of people who have NO respect for others in the building. Blocked up toilets, not flushing them after 2's! People literally stealing the teabag out of your cup while you are washing up in the next room. People rummaging through the pantry in other peoples supplies, and THEN when they see you have a jar of coffee, having the cheek to ask for your jar, AND your own spoon.... Who stays at a place like this on a long term basis and doesn't provide their own tea, coffee, utensil??...SO many of them do NOT wash up the common room, even leaving their food in pots, pans, bowls, and leave it to the over worked staff to deal with... It is truly disgusting and pathetic. One "long term" resident even walked in front of two of us watching TV, and just changed the channel without even asking or saying anything, because, you know, he is entitled to, because he is 'long term'. SO many people doing self centered things with no thought for others sharing the common facilities and space. Will Never stay there again and do not recommend anyone doing it either, worst and dirtiest "back packer" experience of my time... This isn't a reflection on the staff, they try, do great pancakes, but are hamstrung by so many people who don't give a rats about anybody but themselves. Not all obviously, but a lot!

10

Sharmi

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was good.

10

Alan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

It's a Hostel; saying that, staff strive daily to make it better. Friendly welcoming people stay here. A piece of History, great place to meet people from all over the world. Two FREE pancakes DAILY Delicious 😋

6

Alice

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the pancake breakfast!

10

Brian

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff and other guests were friendly and pleasant to deal with. The free pancakes each morning were a nice surprise. The communal bathroom could do with an upgrade, but everything worked. Not sure how rooms are selected/allocated, my room was almost as far as possible from the communal bathroom.

8

Tim

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pancakes each morning were great and stimulated friendly interactions between guests and staff. Taco the pussycat was a hit with our 11 year old. Amenities were great, generally clean plenty of room & equipment to cook your own meals. The men’s bathroom stinks, Urinal poorly cleaned/maintained.

8

Chiang

Feb 5, 2024

·

I enjoy this place, it was built in 1849 as the name of the place. The room is simple, with 1 window, 1 fan, 1 table lamp, no TV. However, there is a common area with Books, TV, Table Tennis, Board Games, etc There is also a common kitchen with all the pot and pans. The best of all, free Pancakes for breakfast. Location wise, this place is walking distance to town centre, very convenient. I deduct 1 star is because the place is a little old, and need some repair on certain areas, like some shower cubicle door is broken, gents urinal flush is leaking, kettle needs replacing. If you can get pass those minor defect, this place is fantastic

10

Raul

Jan 31, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

1849 is a very bussy backpacker hostel! The rooms are of reasanoble size and the staff is very helpfull and friendly. I recomend it to all backpackers and to those who want to stay in Albany (Western Australia) at low but convenient price. There is one free pan-cake in the morning between 8:30-10;30 ($2 each for susequent ones). Dr. Raul Raiter

2

J

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

La cocina era una autentica pocilga y en el area de comer habia una habitacion que estaban fumando marihuana. Donde la gente duerme y come nadie deberia de fumar.

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Angela

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big hostel with good communal spaces, well equipped if disorganised kitchen. Free pancakes in the morning were delicious. Bed was very squeaky.

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Month	Average price
January	$79
February	$73
March	$73
April	$79
May	$75
June	$68
July	$69
August	$63
September	$60
October	$65
November	$71
December	$80

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $52	21 $53	22 $53	23 $51	24 $51	25 $78	26 $78
27 $61	28 $57	29 $56	30 $57

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $56	2 $63	3 $62
4 $55	5 $54	6 $54	7 $55	8 $55	9 $61	10 $62
11 $55	12 $58	13 $59	14 $62	15 $60	16 $68	17 $68
18 $58	19 $58	20 $58	21 $60	22 $60	23 $66	24 $67
25 $57	26 $57	27 $57	28 $60	29 $60	30 $67	31 $67

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