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Land forger caught out 30 years later
He sold land then forged documents to get it back.

Samantha Elley
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Tragic news before Christmas
To lose one son to war is tragedy enough, but to lose two is an unspeakable torture.

Samantha Elley
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Teddies for Teddy as his grave is restored
A renovation of Kanowna cemetery has seen Teddy's story highlighted.

Samantha Elley
Dec 12, 20232 min read


His art brought depth to colonial life
A humble headstone hides an artistic treasure.

Samantha Elley
Nov 28, 20232 min read


First in the role, first to be dismissed
Thomas had a unique way of doing his job.

Samantha Elley
Nov 21, 20232 min read


He had no regard for his personal safety
'He would always carry out his duty regardless of his safety'.

Samantha Elley
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Trapped by ferocious bushfires
She died just before her brother came back from the war.

Samantha Elley
Nov 7, 20232 min read


'A dear face missed from its accustomed place'
The grief over the death of a child is always felt more keenly.

Samantha Elley
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Was he the last remaining Crimean War veteran?
The facts of Charles' life don't match the claims.

Samantha Elley
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Mystery photos in Rosenberg collection
Calling all family historians who love solving mysteries!

Samantha Elley
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Plane disappearance creates reluctant hero
The mystery of the Stinson mail plane disappearance was solved by Bernard O'Reilly

Samantha Elley
Oct 3, 20232 min read


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,...

Samantha Elley
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Languages became extinct when she died
WARNING: This article contains the names and photos of Indigenous people who have since passed.

Samantha Elley
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Cartoonist captures Australian idiom
Two cartoon characters bring the Australian way of life to the fore.

Samantha Elley
Sep 12, 20232 min read


Award winning architect noted church designer
Joseph Fowell may have lost use of an eye, but his designs were flawless.

Samantha Elley
Sep 5, 20232 min read


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...

Samantha Elley
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Mystery disappearance of Cedar King remembered 58 years later
Bill Haydon's body has never been found.

Samantha Elley
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Procession of nurses to honour one of their own
She died while nursing others back to health.

Samantha Elley
Aug 15, 20232 min read


Are we in danger of losing our history?
Private James Hill Stobo no longer has any marker on his grave.

Samantha Elley
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Stately mansion tells story of philanthropic solicitor
They opened their home to help raise funds.

Samantha Elley
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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