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Shire of Toodyay > Records

LETTER FRAGMENT

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Overview

Six fragments of handwritten letter making up a 3 page double sided text, folded twice.
Appears to be a personal letter, some news and events but no surnames.
Year unknown.
Found in chimney of Council Chambers.

Historical information

It is unknown how the letter came to rest behind the chimney in the Council chambers.

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cwa-org-37-2012.12a-f

Item type

Material

Statement of significance

Without specific names or dates it is harder to place this letter in a specific local context, however it is considered that detailed study of this document this document could provide intimate, first-hand details of life in Toodyay.

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Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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