Previous tragedy spurs father on to be a hero
An unbearable tragedy may have been the catalyst for a daring, heroic act by John Christian Erichs, where he would eventually pay the...
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
Ipswich hero praised for his bravery in the face of death
When 2nd Lieutenant Samuel John Morgan signed up to fight in the Great War, he would receive his promotion to Captain, but his...
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 3, 2020
- 4 min
A shooting night of terror for Emily
It started as a night out of enjoyment for Emily Salisbury and her friend Adeline Steed, along with Adeline's children
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 22, 2020
- 2 min
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.
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 8, 2020
- 1 min
More coverage for Tales from the Grave
Tales from the Grave is gaining a wider audience. Find out here where we are going.
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 18, 2020
- 3 min
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
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Samantha Elley
- Jul 5, 2020
- 2 min
He was the founder behind a 144 year old newspaper
People complained about this "new-fangled idea of a newspaper" in their town, but William Kelleway went on to establish a newspaper that...
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Samantha Elley
- Jun 20, 2020
- 3 min
Her high jump record was held for 98 years
Her 'frail' physique belied the amazing ability Esther Stace had when in control over a large horse.
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Samantha Elley
- Jun 7, 2020
- 3 min
After three years he came back from the dead
James Benson could have been forgiven for aligning himself with Job of the Bible, when he lost his family and his freedom.
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Samantha Elley
- May 30, 2020
- 3 min
How a collection of old boxes became anthropological gold.
They were a treasure buried in dusty boxes, left by a woman who had died, for a real estate agent who didn't know what to do with them.
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Samantha Elley
- May 17, 2020
- 2 min
Daring rescue earns Leonard a medal
He knew more charges were meant to explode and the air was unbreathable, but he continued down the shaft to rescue his friend.
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Samantha Elley
- May 3, 2020
- 3 min
Mr Eternity shares his faith in one word
When a person is genuine in their intentions, it is bound to affect at least a few people.
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 28, 2020
- 3 min
From genteel drawing room to wild Australian bush
Two lonely graves, surrounded by iron fencing in a paddock - are the only indication of what remains of Sandilands Homestead.
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 19, 2020
- 2 min
From larrikin to war hero
A special story this week, written by my son Caleb Elley, when was 15 years old, for his History class in honour of Anzac Day
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 12, 2020
- 3 min
He rushed into the enemy like a mad Viking
He was country bred from humble beginnings, but became a hero through the Great War.
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 5, 2020
- 4 min
The first man to drive from London to Melbourne
Virtually unknown Francis Birtles was an adventurer, photographer, cyclist, and filmmaker, who set many cycling and driving records.
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Samantha Elley
- Mar 29, 2020
- 3 min
Nurse Egan's fight that went beyond the grave
One hundred years ago a young nurse volunteered to care for soldiers returning from the Great War. A week later she died.
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Samantha Elley
- Mar 23, 2020
- 3 min
Mary Poppins' creator and the Queensland premier
This is a story about two people who made a difference to our world in their own realms.
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Samantha Elley
- Mar 15, 2020
- 2 min
The worst April Fool's joke
A recently erected headstone stands in the lonely cemetery of Mount Morgans in Western Australia.
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Samantha Elley
- Mar 8, 2020
- 3 min
Died by a bullet from her husband
Edith Lovett was in her prime when her husband came to her workplace on 15th March, 1910. She was only 26 years old when he aimed and fired
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