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Letter from H.O. Beeck to Mart
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Overview
A letter from H.O. Beeck to a Mart. Three pages of hand written letter, detailing how the family cam from South Australia to Katanning and their early years on the land. In 1908 he sent grain to the Franco-British exhibtion and received a lovely gold gilded silver medal. The letter has printed letter Head "'Moyallen' Gnowangerup W.A. 1937".
Historical information
The Katanning Historical Society started in 1937 and a request was made for information, it is thought that this letter was written in reply to that request. Very good account of the arrival of the Beeck family in Katanning to settle at Capemont Farm.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HSA2002.34
Item type
Letters
Material
Paper
Width
20 cm
Height or length
29 cm
Inscriptions and markings
The letter is signed "H.O. Beeck".
Year
Public location
Last modified
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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Letter from H.O. Beeck
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Translation of H.O. Beeck letter
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