A book found bricked in a fireplace is returned to an Australian library, 150 years overdue

13 verified updates • corroborated by 6 independent sources • tracked since July 30, 2026

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Jul 30, 06:30 AM 1 source: The Guardian
Book returned to Australian library
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Jul 30, 07:30 AM 2 sources: AP News, The Guardian
A 150-year-overdue book resurfaces in an Australian library, found bricked in a fireplace
→ 150-year overdue, found bricked in fireplace
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Jul 31, 12:30 AM 1 source: AP News
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Jul 31, 02:30 AM 1 source: AP News
A book found bricked in a fireplace is returned to an Australian library, 150 years overdue
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Jul 31, 04:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, CNN
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Jul 31, 05:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, cnn.com
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Jul 31, 06:00 PM 2 sources: AP News, CNN
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Jul 31, 09:00 PM 2 sources: CNN, apnews.com
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Jul 31, 09:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, cnn.com
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Jul 31, 10:00 PM 2 sources: CNN, apnews.com
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Jul 31, 10:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, CNN
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Aug 01, 01:00 AM 2 sources: CNN, edition.cnn.com
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Aug 01, 01:30 AM 1 source: CNN