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The songs were tightly written, embracing everything from country to 80s synth pop, but it was the lyrics – full of solitary yearning and thwarted romance - that really connected.

Mr Akhtar said he was very thankful for the police's quick response - and the safety assurances officers had given to local people since the thwarted attack.

Attempts to contain the blaze are often quickly thwarted by new spot fires caused by burning embers.

Attempts to sell him, however, were thwarted when the keeper underwent surgery on a back problem - and that also had wider ramifications.

Plans to expel him on Friday were thwarted when, less than two hours before a vote to remove him was due, Ward quit as the independent member for Kiama.