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A century-and-a-half-old book, “Antiquities of Athens,” mysteriously resurfaced in a Kiama library’s fireplace during renovations—lost since the library opened in 1872. Found by Ross Simmons, who suspects his great-great-grandfather may have borrowed it, the book could’ve racked up a $19,500 fine under old rules. With no records to confirm who last checked it out, and strict borrowing rules from the 1870s (including proof six household members could read), the library’s now displaying it permanently—no more overdue fines, no more lost books.

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