Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdue0

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• August 8, 2026

About 30 years ago, the tea chest was uncovered during renovations and the books – including the overdue one – were given to Simmons for safekeeping. But it wasn’t until about a fortnight ago that he went through some of the books in greater detail. “I looked inside the front cover and, lo and behold,