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The Hurstville Chain Letter

Chain letters usually follow a similar format: one person writes a letter and sends copies of it to other people. They might ask the recipients to send money or mention a charity that requires financial assistance. The final request is always the same: to make copies of the letter and to send it to several friends.

Many letters preyed upon the superstitious and often stated that failing to pass it on would result in bad luck. While they may seem harmless,

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