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Tales from the Grave
Uncovering family history from down under
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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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Samantha Elley
- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
His business was gambling and he died a wealthy man
George Adams was a labourer's son, but knew how to network and make money. He became Tasmania's highest ratepayer.
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Samantha Elley
- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
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
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Samantha Elley
- Feb 17, 2020
- 3 min
Ragtime queen chose her final resting place in Australia
If the pharmacy industry had claimed her first, the world would have missed out on the incredible musical talent of Una Winifred Atwell.
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Samantha Elley
- Feb 9, 2020
- 3 min
Unknown corpse becomes Australia's most profound mystery
Usually when someone goes missing, they're reported to police. What happens when someone is found but no one has reported them gone?
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Samantha Elley
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
Fatal attempt at mutiny on Norfolk Island
In early September 1842, news had leaked of a daring attempt of mutiny on Norfolk Island.
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