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Stawell Victoria March 1890
Thomas Kinsella
Dear Sir,
We the undersigned employees of the Magdala-cum Moonlight company have great pleasure on the eve of your departure for a tour through
Europe in testifying to the respect and esteem we entertain towards you in recognition of your kind and considerate management.

The very persistent efforts you have made in prospecting during the last twenty years have been the chief cause of the revival and present prosperous
condition of the mining industry of Stawell, and we sincerely hope you will be richly rewarded by the future successful development of your mine.

We heartily wish you Bon Voyage and shall welcome your return to your highly honorable position.
We are, Dearly Sir, your obedient servants,
G.W. Ware, George Wild, Thomas Morris, William Hammond
Signed on behalf of one hundred employees.
Stawell, Victoria 1890.

Physical description

Colour photo of item at the Kinsella's farm "Magdala" Lubeck July 2025
Large Illuminated address in Walnut and glass frame

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Stawell Victoria March 1890