Maggie [Hoey], Gertrude Street, Collingwood, to her mother, sisters and brothers

Component identifier:: File 158
Content Summary:: Did not write for the last mail because of a bad head; thinks of the family often particularly on the Sabbath which is not kept the same as in Scotland; James and she are happy and beginning to feel settled; Doctor Walker has told her that her headaches are due to a disease of the heart over many years; there is no immediate danger but must avoid exertion and extreme heat to keep well, so may need to leave Melbourne - James favours Van Diemen's Land; Tom is well after an illness; Archie is in Adelaide and is to go to New Zealand; likes Melbourne except for the hot weather.
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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia