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Book borrowed in the 1870s returned to Australian library after 150 years

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A book borrowed nearly 150 years ago was returned to Kiama Library in Australia.
The book was found hidden in a tea crate behind a sealed fireplace during renovations by Ross Simmons.
The book was part of Kiama Library's first collection.

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Center

Near the middle: closer to straight reporting, less party-line spin.

About how the story is framed, not whether the facts are true.

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Network18

Reliance Industries (Mukesh Ambani)

Part of the Network18 media conglomerate.

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Same story, different framing

CenterNDTV
Book Returned To Australian Library After 150 Years, Fine Amounts To Rs 19 Lakh
The story is presented as a light-hearted curiosity, focusing on the surprising discovery and the large fine amount, without political or contentious angles.
RightNDTV
1858 book returned to Australian library after 150 years
The story is framed as a lighthearted, humorous oddity about an extremely overdue library book, focusing on the substantial fine and the unusual discovery location.

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