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21 hours ago March 27, 2026March 27, 2026History Out There

The Convict Postman Who Delivered Freedom

6 days ago March 22, 2026March 22, 2026History Out There

Narren Jim and the Leichhardt Mystery

1 week ago March 20, 2026March 20, 2026History Out There

Scotchy Lawson and the Great Non‑Escape

2 weeks ago March 15, 2026March 15, 2026History Out There

Dick Austin’s Great Ipswich Robbery

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

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In the 1860s there was a man who made it his business to keep convicts out of gaol. Please follow the link on my profile for the story, "The Convict Postman Who Delivered Freedom." Corrigin citizens in Western Australia's wheat belt love their utes, dogs, and world records. I'm here to pay homage to their dogs in utes as well as their amaxing dog cemetery. It's a magical place. I've come to the historic 1831 town of York in the West Australian wheat belt, and the big event today is the annual motorbike festival! 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.
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