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Morwell River Prison escapes

February 7, 2017 2:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Morwell River Prison escapes

An escape occurred 1962, 1967 and 1968, four times over six years. (As reported in the Canberra Times at those times.) The Morwell River Prison was more commonly known as Morwell River Farm housing offenders, established in 1951. Off Olsens Road, on the Morwell River. In 1962 the escape occurred with two prisoners. Edward Blackmore […]


Ngalquan Falls

February 6, 2017 2:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Ngalquan Falls

If you’re not sure how to say the name of this waterfall, you’re not alone. I would like to know how to say it, if you know let me know. Coincidentally “alone” is what the word means in the traditional language according to the Wurruk: Black and White book. The Waterfall is located on the […]


Man dressed as a ghost receives jail sentence

February 1, 2017 2:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Man dressed as a ghost receives jail sentence

In October 1918, Neils Christian Hanson wrapped in a white sheet was causing ghost sightings all over the neighbourhood. He said he was dressed as a druid. When that didn’t suffice he told the court he was keeping the dew off him. Court was adjourned and witnesses called. Witnesses said they only saw him dressed in […]


Latrobe Valley Paranormal Detectives

January 31, 2017 2:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Latrobe Valley Paranormal Detectives

We’re really excited at this new endeavour led by Mick Winn, who personally experienced the paranormal on numerous occasions. In 2015, we first met when he attended a Yallourn North ghost tour and shared stories with the tour guide on the tour. We’re looking forward to seeing his scientific approach taken with the local paranormal experiences […]


Things to do in Lakes Entrance

January 30, 2017 2:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Things to do in Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance is a seaside town 4 hours from Melbourne on the M1/A1. It is also a town on the coastal Sydney to Melbourne drive – we’d definitely recommend you stay and see this town and region. It’s two hours from the most populous region of Gippsland – the Latrobe Valley (also worth a visit.) […]