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Flowers, messages of support fill Martin Place following Sydney siege

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Thousands have laid flowers at Martin Place in a makeshift memorial.

A sign that Reads "Tori J and Katrina D, forever in our hearts..." is left with toys and flowers at Martin Place.

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A sign that Reads "Tori J and Katrina D, forever in our hearts..." is left with toys and flowers at Martin Place.Credit:Cole Bennetts

Mourners walk together after placing flowers at Martin Place on Tuesday.

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Mourners walk together after placing flowers at Martin Place on Tuesday. Credit:Cole Bennetts

Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten and spouse, Chloe Bryce place flowers at Martin Place.

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Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten and spouse, Chloe Bryce place flowers at Martin Place. Credit:Cole Bennetts

Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.

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Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.Credit:Cole Bennetts

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Women comfort each other in Martin Place on December 16, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

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Women comfort each other in Martin Place on December 16, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.Credit:Getty Images

A young girl holds a balloon aloft in Martin Place on Tuesday, December 16.

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A young girl holds a balloon aloft in Martin Place on Tuesday, December 16.Credit:Mark Metcalfe/Getty Image

Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.

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Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.Credit:Cole Bennetts

Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.

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Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.Credit:Cole Bennetts

Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.

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Thousands of bouquets of flowers in Martin Place, as seen from above.Credit:Cole Bennetts

Prime Minister Tony Abbott and partner Margaret arrive at Martin Place, Sydney to lay a bouquet of flowers and pay their respects to those involved in the Lindt Cafe tragedy.

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and partner Margaret arrive at Martin Place, Sydney to lay a bouquet of flowers and pay their respects to those involved in the Lindt Cafe tragedy.Credit:James Alcock

Prime Minister Tony Abbott and partner Margaret arrive at Martin Place, Sydney to lay a bouquet of flowers.

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and partner Margaret arrive at Martin Place, Sydney to lay a bouquet of flowers. Credit:James Alcock

Governor General Peter Cosgrove and wife Lynne lay flowers at Martin Place.

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Governor General Peter Cosgrove and wife Lynne lay flowers at Martin Place. Credit:Ben Rushton

Members of the public lay flowers at Martin Place on Tuesday.

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Members of the public lay flowers at Martin Place on Tuesday. Credit:Ben Rushton

A man lays flowers at the makeshift memorial in Martin Place.

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A man lays flowers at the makeshift memorial in Martin Place. Credit:Ben Rushton

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As floral tributes filled Martin Place, people arrived to grieve the lives lost in the siege.

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As floral tributes filled Martin Place, people arrived to grieve the lives lost in the siege. Credit:Ben Rushton

People arrive to lay flowers at the Martin Place memorial.

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People arrive to lay flowers at the Martin Place memorial. Credit:Ben Rushton

Flowers filled Martin Place on Tuesday as hundreds arrived to pay respects.

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Flowers filled Martin Place on Tuesday as hundreds arrived to pay respects. Credit:Ben Rushton

A Lindt Cafe worker grieving in Martin Place on Tuesday, as hundreds arrived to lay flowers.

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A Lindt Cafe worker grieving in Martin Place on Tuesday, as hundreds arrived to lay flowers. Credit:Ben Rushton

NSW Premier Mike Baird lays flowers at Martin Place after the siege where two hostages died in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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NSW Premier Mike Baird lays flowers at Martin Place after the siege where two hostages died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Credit:Ben Rushton

Members of the public left flowers, Lindt chocolates and messages of support in Martin Place on Tuesday.

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Members of the public left flowers, Lindt chocolates and messages of support in Martin Place on Tuesday. Credit:Ben Rushton