FreeBSD 5.4 issue - can't connect from external client (replicable)

I've got a problem with my subversion install. It works on the server
locally via SSH, but when I try to connect remotely, it unexpectedly
cuts out. I've documented it here:

http://boboroshi.backpackit.com/pub/177991

Anyone have any ideas?

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