To all the people who helped me with the age of the piano and the
action, many thanks.  I have managed to get some more information
regarding the "Rudolf" versus "Rudolph" dilemma.  I located another
owner in Canberra with an almost identical player piano and his is
definitely branded Rudolph, so for some reason there was a change
in the spelling along the way.

The renovation of the piano and action is now under way thanks to
assistance from several experts including Doug Rann of Canberra who
has my undying gratitude.

I will fill you in on the New Zealand trip, if I have any luck over
there, when I get back.

Neil Stevenson
Canberra, Australia