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The Nature of the Scorpion — Part One
Over two decades George Farrow Blunderfield left a trail of pain and death in his wake from one side of the country to the other. I’ve made a three-part podcast exploring the life and crimes of this forgotten monster of early 20th Century Australia. To...
Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Five.
Following a shock verdict, Ronald Griggs has one last trick up his sleeve to amaze Australia. To get early ad-free access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes and the full audiobook of Australia's Sweetheart, become a Forgotten Australia supporte...
Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Four
Having already been convicted by the newspapers, Ronald Griggs stands trial for the murder of his wife. If he’s found guilty, he’ll be sentenced to death. The final part of this mini-series is coming soon. Can't wait? Forgotten Australia ...
Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Three
After Lottie Condon’s shock confession, Ronald Griggs becomes infamous overnight when Truth newspaper publishes every sordid detail of his scandalous love life. But with his wife’s body exhumed and the true cause of her death established, public shame ...
Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Two
Following the mysterious death of his wife in the mountain town of Omeo, rumours about Methodist minister Ronald Griggs reach a fever pitch — and a veteran detective is sent from Melbourne CIB to investigate. The next three parts of this mini-series wi...
Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part One
A village scandal leads to a sudden death in the parsonage that’s investigated by a big detective who waxes his little moustache. This really was a murder mystery that could’ve been written by Agatha Christie. Join me for a deep dive into the story of ...
Anzac Hero: Sister Savage and the Centaur Sinking — Part Two
Sister Ellen Savage was the hero of Centaur and over the next four decades she'd keep alive the memory of her fallen sisters and brothers. She was an Anzac hero who was to pass away on an Anzac Day. To support Forgotten Australia: patreon.com/forg...
Anzac Hero: Sister Savage and the Centaur Sinking — Part One
On 14 May 1943, the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine off the coast of Queensland, with the loss of 268 people. Nursing sister Lieutenant Ellen Savage was one of the survivors and was hailed a hero for her bravery. ...
The Guyra Ghost — Part Two
Part two introduces us to a hard-charging cop and a spiritually minded reporter as the search for a solution to the Guyra Ghost mystery takes us to Gallipoli and onto the mean streets of Sydney.
The Guyra Ghost — Part One
Starting 100 years ago this week, Australia was mystified by strange happenings at a farmhouse at Guyra in northern New South Wales. Showers of stones and unexplained bangings occurred night after night at the Bowen property, seemingly centred on the f...