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5 Inspiring Melbourne Spots to Write a Letter

September 18, 2025

Melbourne is a city full of charm, character, and creativity—making it the perfect place to sit down and write a letter. From leafy gardens to waterside views, the city offers plenty of family-friendly destinations where you can pause, reflect, and put your thoughts on paper. Here are five local favourites that double as wonderful outings with the kids. 1. Royal Botanic Gardens Just minutes from the city, the Royal Botanic Gardens are a green oasis with shady lawns, ornamental lakes, and winding paths. Families can enjoy a picnic while little ones explore the Children’s Garden. For letter writers, it’s easy…

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by Jay
Letter writing, Uncategorized

Barack Obama’s Letter to Donald Trump

August 1, 2025

When Barack Obama left the White House in January 2017, he did something that presidents have quietly done for generations: he wrote a private letter to his successor. That successor was Donald Trump. At a time of deep political division, the handwritten note was a reminder of something bigger than politics — the peaceful transfer of power and the enduring strength of American democracy. Now that the full transcript of Obama’s letter has been made public, we’re sharing it in full so readers can reflect on the words one president chose to leave for the next. A Tradition Between Presidents…

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by Jay
Education & study, In the Media, Letter writing, Uncategorized

Business booms for Melbourne’s last typewriter repairman, Tom Koska

October 2, 2022

A little over a year ago, Melbourne typewriter repairman Tom Koska carefully peeled open a letter from a grateful customer. He was used to it, of course — as the last Australian tradesman qualified to recondition these writing relics, many a client had tapped out a message of gratitude. But none was quite like this: “Dear Tom,” the letter began. “Word has reached the shores of the USA of your shop, of your servicing of typewriters and the Down Under Type-O-Verse. “Good on you, Mate. “I hope to return to your island nation and, if possible, your neck of the woods. When I do I will find your shop…

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by Jay