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6 hours ago March 29, 2026March 29, 2026History Out There

Jack Slack and the Phantom Hundred

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In 1851 this cricketer arrived in Moreton Bay with the swagger of a man convinced history would remember him. Read, like, share, and follow the story of the first 100 scored in Queensland via the link on my profile, "Jack Slack and the Phantom Hundred." This week I went face-to-face with Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh who in 1697 was 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!
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