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Gerry Thornley: Mighty Melbourne, where the coffee is strong and the wifi is weak

The capital of Victoria is one of the great sporting cities of the world, while the cafe culture is also world class

The British and Irish Lions train at Xavier College in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
The British and Irish Lions train at Xavier College in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
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