In July 1853, a group of bushrangers came up with an audacious plan to rob the McIvor Private Gold Escort as it left the goldfields to meet up with the Government escort to Melbourne. Although the heist was originally successful, the plan led to the deaths of four of the men, three by execution and…
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The Australian Heritage Festival is coming to Victoria between April 18th through to May 18th. Their theme this year is Shared Stories. As part of this festival, I will be delivering two tours at the Geelong Gaol on 23/4/2023 and 7/5/2023, both at 1.30pm. The tour will cover the history of the goal and the…
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A quick post to let you know a new episode is on its way! It has been recorded, now to find time to edit it. I am hoping to have it out about mid March as I am immersed in weddings at the moment with my middle son getting married this week and a couple…
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Hello everyone and happy new year! Firstly, apologies for the lack of new content but 2023 is a new year and full of new adventures! The reason I haven’t posted very much is I was asked to write a chapter for a new book that is due to be released in April 2023. It is…
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Hello All! I am still in the land of the living but you may have noticed that the podcast has been very quiet this year! I will be back with some more episodes later in the year. Now things have been back in full swing at the Geelong Gaol Museum and Twisted History, other things…
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Angus Murray was the last man to be executed on the gallows of Old Melbourne Goal in 1924. His life began in Adelaide and would see him incarcerated in 4 states – South Australia, Western Australia NSW and Victoria. He became a master thief, a conman and a bigamist. Murray’s last job after his audacious escape from…
Read MoreAngus Murray was the last man to be executed on the gallows of Old Melbourne Goal in 1924. His life began in Adelaide and would see him incarcerated in 4 states – South Australia, Western Australia NSW and Victoria. He became a master thief, a conman and a bigamist. Murray’s last job after his audacious…
Read MoreChristmas is supposed to be the season of giving and family and presents. But it is not everyone’s favourite time of year. A quick look through the newspapers of the day revealed no less than 16 murders and 2 attempted murders here in Victoria, Australia. And I am sure there are many more interstate and overseas. This episode…
Read MoreChristmas is supposed to be the season of giving and family and presents. But it is not everyone’s favourite time of year. A quick look through the newspapers of the day revealed no less than 16 murders and 2 attempted murders here in Victoria, Australia. And I am sure there are many more interstate and…
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