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Tales from the Grave
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 20
- 2 min
First in the role, first to be dismissed
Thomas had a unique way of doing his job.
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 13
- 3 min
He had no regard for his personal safety
'He would always carry out his duty regardless of his safety'.
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Trapped by ferocious bushfires
She died just before her brother came back from the war.
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Samantha Elley
- Oct 23
- 2 min
'A dear face missed from its accustomed place'
The grief over the death of a child is always felt more keenly.
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Samantha Elley
- Oct 17
- 2 min
Was he the last remaining Crimean War veteran?
The facts of Charles' life don't match the claims.
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Samantha Elley
- Oct 9
- 2 min
Mystery photos in Rosenberg collection
Calling all family historians who love solving mysteries!
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Samantha Elley
- Oct 2
- 2 min
Plane disappearance creates reluctant hero
The mystery of the Stinson mail plane disappearance was solved by Bernard O'Reilly
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Samantha Elley
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Boxing bout leaves young man dead
It was a sudden death, totally unexpected and to a young, healthy man who was fighting fit. Born in 1913 in Brisbane to Percy and Lucy,...
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Samantha Elley
- Sep 19
- 2 min
Languages became extinct when she died
WARNING: This article contains the names and photos of Indigenous people who have since passed.
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Samantha Elley
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Cartoonist captures Australian idiom
Two cartoon characters bring the Australian way of life to the fore.
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Samantha Elley
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Award winning architect noted church designer
Joseph Fowell may have lost use of an eye, but his designs were flawless.
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 29
- 2 min
He was a doctor in demand
At the turn of the 20th century, Dr Carlo Pio Ferdinando Baldassarre Franceschi reached Australian shores after attaining the rank of...
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Mystery disappearance of Cedar King remembered 58 years later
Bill Haydon's body has never been found.
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Procession of nurses to honour one of their own
She died while nursing others back to health.
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Are we in danger of losing our history?
Private James Hill Stobo no longer has any marker on his grave.
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Stately mansion tells story of philanthropic solicitor
They opened their home to help raise funds.
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 18
- 3 min
He juggled fame and murder
From one of the greatest entertainers to a murderer?
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Her short life deserves to be remembered
How long before our memory fades?
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 4
- 3 min
His last ride was a memorable one
Australia's most successful jockey met his match at Caulfield.
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