Tales from the Grave

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...

He was a familiar face in pioneering Australia as he set about to spread God's word.

You would think the words 'gentleman' and 'bushranger' were complete opposites

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...

For years children have been playing over the remains of early settlers.

He was known as a Lancaster man.

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...

Herbert Massey had been missing for two and a half years.

He could have survived his injury of a broken neck, but that was not to be for Ralph Milgate Pepper.

Thomas had a unique way of doing his job.

The grief over the death of a child is always felt more keenly.

The mystery of the Stinson mail plane disappearance was solved by Bernard O'Reilly

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,...

WARNING: This article contains the names and photos of Indigenous people who have since passed.

Joseph Fowell may have lost use of an eye, but his designs were flawless.

At the turn of the 20th century, Dr Carlo Pio Ferdinando Baldassarre Franceschi reached Australian shores after attaining the rank of...

Bill Haydon's body has never been found.

They opened their home to help raise funds.

How long before our memory fades?

Their marriage was short-lived but their achievements were great.