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Tales from the Grave
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Young author brings 'Never Never' to the literary world
Jeannie Taylor stood at only 5 foot (153cm) as an adult, but her strength, energy and determination were her greatest legacies.
Samantha Elley
Jan 11, 20214 min read
War orphan smuggled to Australia in a sack
He was only 5 years old when his French soldier father was killed during the Great War. Not too long after that his mother died.
Samantha Elley
Aug 22, 20202 min read
Who was the true Man from Snowy River?
Was it a myth or was he a real man? Who truly was the ' stripling on a small and weedy beast'? Was Jack Riley really the Man From Snow River
Samantha Elley
Jul 18, 20203 min read
He rushed into the enemy like a mad Viking
He was country bred from humble beginnings, but became a hero through the Great War.
Samantha Elley
Apr 13, 20203 min read
Mother Patrick was there for refugees from the Nazis
It's a brave woman who, at the age of 20 years old, steps on a ship to travel to the other side of the world, knowing she is leaving behind
Samantha Elley
Feb 24, 20202 min read
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