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From: "Susan Gorst" <>
Subject: [CASANFRA] 1906 Earthquake
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:04:59 +1000


Hello Everyone,

I am new to this list and am hoping for some help in finding some
information. My Great Grandfather, William John HURLEY, born Victoria,
Australia, was a bricklayer by trade and went to San Francisco, USA to help
rebuild the city after the 1906 earthquake. He stayed there for 3 years
before coming back to Australia. I have in my possession some post cards
depicting the earthquake, which he sent back to his 3 young daughters.

I would dearly love to find out about his time in San Francisco or at least
what it was like during 1906 - 1909. There is not a great deal of info
about this earthquake here in Australia and I would like to fill in the
"missing" years of my great grandfathers life. Any info would be greatly
appreciated.

TIA,

Sue Gorst
Warragul, Victoria, Australia.
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