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  • Moving to Substack

    2023 is the year I follow my intuition. Initially, this started with regard to stories. When I came across a little-known Sydney story, I decided to follow it. As I researched, the familiar feeling of anticipation washed over me. It was a story I had to write. I decided The…

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  • Credgington & Bradbury

    Credgington & Bradbury

    This blog post is a follow up to Death at Lake Austin. You may wish to read Death at Lake Austin first before reading the story…

  • The Australian Hatter

    The Australian Hatter

    The origin stories of words and how they evolved is fascinating. A word may have a particular use or meaning today but had a completely…

  • Death at Lake Austin

    Death at Lake Austin

    WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following blog post may contain images and names of deceased persons. On 26 November 1930 Hughie…

  • The Oldest Swagman in the State

    The Oldest Swagman in the State

    Like all good bushmen, he knew how to spin a yarn. As he ambled into towns carrying a billy and his matilda (swag) he almost…

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