Letter from William Sandover to his father and mother, October 16th 1876

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Item 3

Content Summary:

Letter discusses future travel plans to Launceston and Geelong. Describes visits to and impressions of the Kew and Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylums; the Botanical Gardens and Government House; factories and the Mint. Describes in great detail a visit to Pentridge Prison including conditions, activities, work and industry in the prison. Describes the Tweed industry in detail including output of material and prices. Dicusses other goings-on, visits and plans.

Names:

Sandover, R. L.

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