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7 hours ago March 22, 2026March 22, 2026History Out There

Narren Jim and the Leichhardt Mystery

2 days ago March 20, 2026March 20, 2026History Out There

Scotchy Lawson and the Great Non‑Escape

1 week ago March 15, 2026March 15, 2026History Out There

Dick Austin’s Great Ipswich Robbery

1 week ago March 13, 2026March 13, 2026History Out There

Runaways of the Range

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026History Out There

The Groom-Ruxton Diamond Connection

March 6, 2026March 21, 2026History Out There

The Stanthorpe Diamond Mystery

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026History Out There

Mrs Martin: Ipswich’s Unstoppable Widow

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026History Out There

The Curse That Shadowed a Craftsman

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026History Out There

From Paul Dufault to Ed Sheeran: Ipswich’s Century‑long Battle for the Stars

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026History Out There

The Road to South Yarra and the Ghost of Owen Price

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Narren Jim knew the answer to Australia's greatest mystery about the lost Leichhardt journals. Via the link on my profile, please read, like, follow, and share his incredible story, "Narren Jim and the Leichhardt Mystery." I've come to see Argyle Diamonds at the Perth Mint to understand what the 3.5 carat lost Stanthorpe Diamond may have looked like. In 1861 Toowoomba lost a lot of convicts but “Scotchy” Lawson refused to join them. Via the link on my profile read, hear, like, share and follow Scotchy's remarkable story, "Scotchy Lawson and the Great Non‑Escape." This year I'll be going back to the Top End in support of charity. Stay tuned for the huge announcement! This transported convict in 1856 set the robbery record that still stands today, and he got clean away. Please read, listen, like and follow via the link on my profile for the story, "Dick Austin's Great Ipswich Robbery." In 1861 the Toowoomba constabulary allowed a lot of prisoners to escape, and it changed our society for ever. Follow the link on my profile to read and hear the story, "Runaways of the Range. Research shows that Ipswich plays a very big part in this incredible mystery. Please read, hear, like, share and follow the story, "The Groom-Ruxton Diamond Connection," via the link on my profile. Queensland’s biggest diamond was mined in Stanthorpe in 1872 and what happened to it after that is a mystery. Read and hear the full amazing story via the link in my profile, "The Stanthorpe Diamond Mystery." And please Like, Share, and Follow so that I can keep the stories coming. Ever wonder what a Grammy Award-winning guitarist sounds like under Australia's biggest mirror ball?
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