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Ride for Life – The Near Execution of John Goldman

In 1853, Trooper John Goldman shot his superior Corporal William Harvey in his tent at Buningyong following an altercation with a local shopkeeper, Edward Adams, over the ownership of...

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Escape of Thompson and Reynolds

In 1865, two prisoners were let out of the cooks cells to make their way to the kitchens to cook for the rest of the prisoners.  But these two...

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“The Seaside Resort” – Geelong Gaol

For over 170 years, the old Geelong Gaol has overlooked the township of Geelong.  It has been a place of incarceration of men, women and children during its 138...

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Who Are Locked Up With History?

So you have come across Locked Up With History amongst your podcast offerings?!   Welcome!   But who are we, why are we doing with this podcast, why would...

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Why a Podcast?

Welcome to our podcast page for Locked up with History!  My name is Deb Robinson and this podcast is associated with the Geelong Gaol Musuem and Twisted History where...

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