100 Years ago in Melbourne , Sydney & Cairns. And trying to find Rosalind.

I happened upon this old Australian Geography school book we bought at a garage sale years ago. I hate to see something like this get lost from a family. As you will see by the inscription, this book was given to Rosalind in 1909 from "Mother" . That makes 'Mother' a minimum of 120 years old now, and even Rosalind is probably around 100 if she is still with us.

I have a fascination with old stuff too I guess. Love these drawings of Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns.

Please do let me know if you think you might know Rosalind or 'Mother'.


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Cheers! Ned Hoskin


www.wedbyned.com.au

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