Quote by Catherine Helen Spence

After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his income my father lost health and spirits.

After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his i

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This quote highlights the profound impact that the dissolution of a municipality and the subsequent loss of income can have on an individual's well-being. In this case, the speaker's father experienced a decline in both physical health and emotional vitality. This suggests that the abrupt change in financial circumstances not only affected his financial stability but also took a toll on his overall health and general sense of motivation and happiness.

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