Case 0 - An Auction and a Haunting

 From the 'Newcastle Sun' newspaper, 3rd August 1931 ... 

"ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHARITY AUCTION"

Public announcement of auction of items from the estate of the late Doctor Mc Call. Items specifically designated in his will for public sale to raise money for the continued expansion and equipment of the surgical ward in the Royal Hospital. Limited public entry. The auction will be held on Thursday 3rd August, 1931 at corner of Hunter and Morgan Streets - 9pm. 



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