1930s time capsule unearthed in Morwell Letters give an insight to days gone by By ABC online - 2nd November 2000 - Back to News Tell us your opinion See what others have said The contents of a time capsule dating back to 1936 have been unveiled in Morwell. Three letters were found in the capsule after it was uncovered last week by contractors renovating the Latrobe Regional Art Gallery.
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