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Hamilton Common Law

• 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton.
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• Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
• The usual door donation is $10 per adult, $15 per couple, and $5 for "others".
• They start on the dot and it pays to get there early, seats fill quickly. Tea and coffee are provided along with a little finger food (usually). There are normally two one hour sessions with a 10 to 15 minute break for drinks and dunny.

What is Telegram?

Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app that focuses on speed, security, and privacy. Here are the key things to know about it:

Core Features:

• Messaging: Supports text, voice, video messages, and calls
• Cloud-based: Your messages sync across all your devices (phone, tablet, computer)
• Channels & Groups: You can create large groups (up to 200,000 members) and broadcast channels for one-to-many communication
• Bots: Supports automated bots that can provide services, games, or information

Privacy & Security:

• Offers "Secret Chats" with end-to-end encryption
• Messages can self-destruct after a set time
• Known for taking a strong stance on user privacy and resisting government data requests

What Makes It Different:

• Generally lighter and faster than many competitors
• More permissive content moderation policies than apps like WhatsApp or iMessage
• No limits on media file sizes and types you can send
• Free to use with no ads (as of now)

Telegram was founded in 2013 by Pavel Durov (who also created VKontakte, Russia's largest social network) and his brother Nikolai. It's particularly popular in regions like Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Latin America, and has grown significantly worldwide as an alternative to WhatsApp and other messaging platforms.

The app has sometimes been controversial due to its use by various groups for organizing and communication, given its privacy features and relatively hands-off moderation approach.

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