Thos. Hoey, Melbourne to Jane, 1852-12-31

Component identifier:: File 32
Content Summary:: Thanks for letter. Thousands are flocking to the colony; there is little work and many live in tents because of the high rents. It is not advisable to leave a comfortable situation at home for the colony. Some do well on the diggings. Living at Collingwood. Bushfires in the hot weather. Catherine has not been very well since coming out. Death of Jane Hamilton.
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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia