Female law student undeterred by prejudiced professor
In the era that Ada Emily Evans was born, it was rare for women to be in the legal profession.
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Tales from the Grave
Uncovering family history from down under
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 27
- 3 min
Plain headstone for complex man
For the amount of acclaim and controversy that Norman Lindsay's life created, his headstone is very simple by comparison. All it says is:...
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 16
- 2 min
A hardy pioneer life for one woman
When Jane Power West died at the age of 90 years old in 1913, she took with her a lifetime of experiences only a pioneer woman in early...
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 9
- 3 min
'A cup of tea for the priest?'
He was a familiar face in pioneering Australia as he set about to spread God's word.
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Samantha Elley
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Gentleman bushranger became a hat-maker
You would think the words 'gentleman' and 'bushranger' were complete opposites
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Samantha Elley
- Jun 11
- 2 min
From shipping office to outback squatter
When you have been a big part of the establishment of the cattle industry in a burgeoning outback economy, it seems a cruel fate to be...
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Samantha Elley
- May 14
- 2 min
A hidden cemetery under a school
For years children have been playing over the remains of early settlers.
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Typhoid victim was a keen roller skater
WHEN George Robinson died in 1911 the local skating rink closed its doors on the day of his funeral in sympathy for the family. The...
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 16
- 2 min
Mystery skeleton found in lonely cave
Herbert Massey had been missing for two and a half years.
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Samantha Elley
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Mercy dash was to no avail
He could have survived his injury of a broken neck, but that was not to be for Ralph Milgate Pepper.
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 20, 2023
- 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
- Oct 23, 2023
- 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 2, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 5, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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
- Jul 25, 2023
- 2 min
Stately mansion tells story of philanthropic solicitor
They opened their home to help raise funds.
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