Tales from the Grave

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Aug 202 min read

He saw the light at the end of the tunnel

When William Bassett died, he was the last pioneer of Tunnel in Tasmania and the second oldest resident of the Lilydale district. At 87...

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Jun 252 min read

Gentleman bushranger became a hat-maker

You would think the words 'gentleman' and 'bushranger' were complete opposites

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Jun 13, 20233 min read

The agony of a mother

Her husband had left, meaning Louisa had some difficult decisions to make.

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Jun 6, 20232 min read

Suspected murderer had an artistic talent

He was convicted for bank forgery, but there may have been more to charge him with.

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