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Forgotten Australia

Forgotten Australia

Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive original research, Forgotten Australia is crafted with a novelist’s eye for character and detail to create

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32:34

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Four

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/08/01

Despite warnings from Lord Howe Island’s unofficial chief Gower Wilson, Brian Abbot and his co-star Leslie Hay Simpson set sail for Sydney in the tiny motor launch Mystery Star. To hear all eight parts of this series now, become a supporter: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:22

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Three

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/07/26

As Mystery Island's cast and crew descend on Lord Howe Island, Brian Abbot has a secret plan to return to Sydney in his little motor launch Mystery Star. Why did he feel confident about making this dangerous trip? Likely because the Pup —sister ship to his vessel — had recently survived epic marine treks. But did Brian know the true fate of one of Pup’s skippers?To hear all eight parts of this series — along with bonus episodes — become a supporter at: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Hosted on Acast

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42:03

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Two

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/07/22

After enjoying stage success in Sydney in early 1935, Brian Abbot breaks into the movies and lands a starring role in Ken G. Hall's kangaroo drama Orphan of the Wilderness. Next he's cast as the romantic hero of shipwreck thriller Mystery Island. That it's to be shot on Lord Howe Island gives real-life seafarer Brian an idea for his most daring adventure yet. But it's an adventure that risks replicating Lord Howe's most tragic mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:18

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part One

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/07/19

In 2018 I found and reunited with my biological family, discovering that my people go back to 1842 on Lord Howe Island. On my first visit that Christmas, I became fascinated by the mystery surrounding the early talkie Mystery Island, which was shot on Lord Howe in 1936. Why did its leading man Brian Abbot — who had everything to live for — try to sail to Sydney across the treacherous Tasman Sea in a tiny motor launch? Was he mad, like they said, or was there something else at play?In the past few

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1:08:35

From Lord Howe Island To Titanic

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/07/05

Born in 1864 on Lord Howe Island, Albert Nichols led a colourful life that ended with him an unsung hero of the Titanic sinking. This re-release comprises parts one and two of the S1 episode “Australia’s Titanic Hero”. It provides a lot of background to next week’s episode The Mysteries of Mystery Island — including insight into my link to Albert and Lord Howe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:35

The Nature of the Scorpion — Part Three

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/06/27

Having escaped prison, fled interstate and joined the army under yet another new name, George Blunderfield seeks reinvention and redemption on the Western Front — but his true nature compels him to commit his most atrocious crimes yet. To become a Forgotten Australia supporter, go to patreon.com/forgottenaustralia**This podcast episode contains references to suicide, violence and sexual violence against children. Listener discretion is advised** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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43:56

The Nature of the Scorpion — Part Two

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/06/23

After committing a sickening outrage in the first weeks of 1900, George Blunderfield serves a relatively short jail sentence. When he's set free he sheds his identity but can’t help but follow the nature that causes him to hurt those who only want to help him. **This podcast episode contains references to suicide, violence and sexual violence against children.**To become a Forgotten Australia supporter, go to patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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35:40

The Nature of the Scorpion — Part One

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/06/21

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 hear the whole story right now ad-free, become a Forgotten Australia supporter: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia**This podcast episode contains references to suicide, violence and sexual violence against children. Listener discretion is advised** Hosted

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56:46

Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Five.

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/06/06

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 supporter — patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:25

Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Four

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/06/02

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 supporters can download the finale right now. Supporters also get a shout-out in an upcoming episode, early ad-free access to every episode, exclusive bonus episodes and the full audiobook of Australia’s Sweetheart, my biography of our forgotten film star Mary

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52:00

Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Three

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/05/30

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 is soon the least of the embattled Methodist minister’s problems. The last two parts of this mini-series are coming soon. But they are available right now to all supporters. This instalment also includes a 10-minute preview of the new bonus episode

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41:29

Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part Two

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/05/26

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 will be released here in the next two weeks. Can't wait? Forgotten Australia supporters can download all of them now. Supporters also get a shout-out in an upcoming episode, early ad-free access to every episode, exclusive bonus episodes and the full

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49:54

Thou Shalt Not Kill — Part One

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/05/24

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 Ronald Griggs, Methodist minister in Omeo, who shocked Australia in 1928 by shattering the commandments he supposedly held so sacred.The next four parts of this mini-series will be released here in the next two weeks. Can't wait? Forgotten Australia

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38:29

Anzac Hero: Sister Savage and the Centaur Sinking —...

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/04/24

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/forgottenaustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anzac Hero: Sister Savage and the Centaur Sinking —...

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/04/23

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. While Centaur is well remembered, this podcast focuses on Nell Savage and her life of service before, during and after WWII. Part two will be released tomorrow. To become a Forgotten Australia supporter, go to patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Hosted on

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1:15:51

The Guyra Ghost — Part Two

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/04/05

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:44

The Guyra Ghost — Part One

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/03/28

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 family's 12-year-old daughter Minnie. Police, the public and the press descended — and, with no rational explanation forthcoming, supernatural solutions were suggested. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:40

Percy Brookfield: Our Hero Politician

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/03/21

One hundred years ago today – 22 March 1921 – a gunman shot up the Riverton railway station in South Australia. One man would put himself in the firing line to save lives: Percy "Jack" Brookfield, a firebrand socialist NSW state parliamentarian whose politics had made him of the most loved – and hated – figures in Australia. To become a supporter of Forgotten Australian and get ad-free early and bonus episodes, along with the Australia's Sweetheart audiobook, go to patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

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59:29

The Entombed Miner

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/03/14

In March 1907 Australia was gripped by the plight of Italian miner Modesto Varischetti, trapped deep underground and underwater at the Bonnie Vale gold mine in Western Australia. The Entombed Miner's only hope? A brave diver named Frank Hughes. To support the show and access bonus content: www.patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:52

The Woolworths Bombings — Finale: Go Out With A Bang

Forgotten Australia ·

2021/02/07

With Greg McHardie on the loose, there's another Woolworths bombing. Is the fugitive out for revenge or is he leading a far more laidback life? Even if his plans to leave the country don't come off, is there a jail that can hold him? In any case, both Greg and Larry aren't destined to stay behind bars long because that's just how NSW works Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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