Heroic attempted rescue results in tragedy
He had a bright future ahead of him until he became a hero.
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Samantha Elley
Oct 25, 20223 min read
Ringbarking, floods and bushrangers - all in a life's work
Bland pioneer led an interesting life.
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Samantha Elley
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Ricketty Dick: the face of Rose Bay
His image was forever cast on a commemorative medallion.
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Samantha Elley
Sep 6, 20223 min read
"The living symbol of the typical Australian"
Don't mistake him for a Kiwi, as he is a flamin' Aussie.
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Samantha Elley
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Ground-breaker in the medical world
She worked hard to reduce the incidences of maternal deaths.
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Samantha Elley
Aug 23, 20222 min read
An update on our flood experience
Six months ago our little family had to leave our home of 13 years in a hurry, as flood waters from one of Australia's most devastating...
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Samantha Elley
Aug 16, 20223 min read
Good man's death leaves a legacy
Donald Mackay was an anti-drug campaigner, who stood up to evil men.
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Samantha Elley
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Bad lighting on new bridge proves fatal
Horse trainer charged with the deaths of two policemen.
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Samantha Elley
Jul 5, 20223 min read
Peacemaker honoured after World War
His life's mission was to reconcile Australia and Japan.
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Samantha Elley
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Tivoli Fire kills two show girls
A night of entertainment turns into a nightmare.
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Samantha Elley
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Tragic tale from three simple graves
There is only so much tragedy one family can bear.
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Samantha Elley
May 17, 20223 min read
Two women: Two extremely different worlds
The missionary and underworld queen meet in interesting circumstances.
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Samantha Elley
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Botany Bay's Rothschild amasses a fortune
From stocking thief to wealthy landowner.
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Samantha Elley
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Fireman survived Titanic disaster
All odds were against him, but William Murdock had the luck of the Irish.
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Samantha Elley
Mar 21, 20223 min read
Small miracles amidst devastation
The 2022 floods will live long in our memories, but not all was destroyed.
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Samantha Elley
Feb 14, 20223 min read
On the road and in gaol to write her books
She went above and beyond to write her novels.
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Samantha Elley
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Young girl’s death establishes life saving club 100 years ago
It took a tragedy to start up a club that has been saving lives for the last century.
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Samantha Elley
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Out of a job on a wing and a chair
Despite his incredible paleontological skills and work with the National Museum, he was tipped out on the street.
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Samantha Elley
Jan 10, 20224 min read
Good friend to Australia died penniless
'He served his country regardless of his own interests and died literally penniless'
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Samantha Elley
Jan 3, 20224 min read
Comic book artist, murderer and rapist, longest serving prisoner
His artistic talent hid a dark and evil side.
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