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Tales from the Grave
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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
Suffragette questioned men's laws for women
Her literary ability was passed on to her son and benefited the women's movement.
Samantha Elley
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Heroic attempted rescue results in tragedy
He had a bright future ahead of him until he became a hero.
Samantha Elley
Nov 1, 20222 min read
Tivoli Fire kills two show girls
A night of entertainment turns into a nightmare.
Samantha Elley
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Bridget Partridge: The Flighty Nun
It was a time where patriarchy ruled and sectarianism between the Catholic and Protestant churches was rife
Samantha Elley
Jul 27, 20213 min read
“Here’s to ‘ee”: Raising a glass to the Toohey Brothers
Two Irish brothers who had been running pubs in Melbourne, travel to Sydney to make their own beer, and create an Australian icon. It is...
Samantha Elley
Mar 20, 20215 min read
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