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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Re Chris Pickford's comment in his e-mail of
26.11.08 "that there is no reference in Keating's 'Bells in Australia' to any
McShane Bells." Before writing his book Keating circularised all towers
holding one or more bells but only those who replied to his questionnaire rated
a mention in the book. It cannot be assumed, therefore, that the book
is a definitive listing of all bells existing in Australia.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For those who are familiar with the book will
recall that there is a comprehensive history of the bells then in St.
Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. I was captain at that time and remember that he
visited the tower on more than one occasion. John
Cummins.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>