Letter from William Sandover to his father and mother, October 18th 1876

Component identifier:

Item 4

Content Summary:

A lenghty letter intended to descibe Melbourne in great detail for family members who have not visited. Describes in detail his visits to Kew and Yarra Bend Asylums, compares how they are run, impressions and observations. Continues letter with details of a visit to Ballarat including observations of the effects the post gold-rush economic downturn. On return to Melbourne further visits to sights, museums, the National Gallery and other buildings of note with lenghty descriptions including descriptions of artworks on display. Other details of friends, acquaintances and visits.

Names:

Sandover, R. L.

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