A town, lives slowly rebuilt

Marysville post office owner Ray Mahoney struggled to fight back the tears just days after Black Saturday as he told then Premier John Brumby it was the kindness of others that had reduced him to tears. As walked away from the Healesville emergency refuge centre with an armful of donated blankets and pillows, he spoke of a future for Marysville – a future that is now emerging. 114037_02. Picture: KATH GANNAWAY.