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Merredin Railway Museum > Records

WOODEN TRAVELLING TRUNK WITH LID

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J &P engraved on lid Smallcompartment with hinged lid inside main trunk Brought to Australia by J Morrell & family 1831 Donated by J Adshead Snr.

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J. Adshead born 1-9-1900, came from Stockport England in his teens with his family .Joined Army at 16yrs of age Met & married ---McClellard atKellerberrin .Moved to Northamabout 1929 .Became close friends of the Morrells during yeas spent working at Northam Engineering works .Moved to Merredin in 1960 &took over the Merredin Newsagency

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cwa-org-156-1991.333

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Room2 Luggage rack

Merredin Railway Museum

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