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Saturday's Newspaper Snippet - Leo Battye

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye.

Source: GUNDAGAI (1935, July 19). Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), p. 42. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102425095

Transcript:

Mr. Leo Battye, son of Mr. E.J. Battye, who floated the once famous Prince of Wales mine, is reported to have made a rich discovery of gold on Jones' Creek.  Battye is one of the best-known and highly skilled prospectors in the district.

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  1. Thank you for your posts. My great grandmother Frances Pierce is the sister of your great grandmother-From Amanda

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  2. Thank you, it is lovely to hear from other distant family members.

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