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Tales from the Grave
Uncovering family history from down under
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Factory of horrors a death trap
There are three graves in Rookwood Cemetery and two in Melbourne that all have something in common. The bodies that rest in them are...
Samantha Elley
Jun 33 min read
The short-lived love of the Captain and his lady
The writing on the striking white gravestone is barely readable. The tree that may have been planted at the time of burial has now grown...
Samantha Elley
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Land forger caught out 30 years later
He sold land then forged documents to get it back.
Samantha Elley
Jan 9, 20242 min read
His last ride was a memorable one
Australia's most successful jockey met his match at Caulfield.
Samantha Elley
Jul 4, 20233 min read
He showed love and care to those society forgot
He provided free medical assistance to those who couldn't afford it.
Samantha Elley
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Lindrum's billiards performances were a show
He stood on a crate when first playing billiards before becoming world champion.
Samantha Elley
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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