January 25, 2017 2:29 pmPublished by Tegan DawsonComments Off on Strange’s murderous action at Cunnginhame
The crime: In 1895, at Roadknight’s Hill, Cunninghame, Charles Strange stopped for the night with his fellow swagman. During the night Charles determined to kill the man. Knowing if he could get a days head start he’d never be caught by the Melbourne Police who’d investigate. The two men had spent a night in Orbost […]
January 23, 2017 2:00 pmPublished by Tegan DawsonComments Off on Swordplay in the Latrobe Valley
Hear ye, hear ye. The sword craft community brings fantasy to life. Bringing back the medieval times, with knights from all over the known world. Fun is the primary goal. Fitness is a side benefit. The Latrobe Valley is the home of the Gippsland Swordcraft community. Within it are members from a number of factions […]
January 19, 2017 2:11 pmPublished by Tegan DawsonComments Off on Brief history of Turton’s Creek
Here is a history of Turton’s Creek a beautiful location in Gippsland. Gold was discovered in 1872 by the 27th of December the miners had convened a meeting and outlined a gentleman’s agreement. The 60,000 ounces of gold was largely gone by 1873. It was one of the most peaceful and organised goldfields in Australia. […]
January 18, 2017 2:00 pmPublished by Tegan DawsonComments Off on Bandit planned shootout with police at Turton’s Creek
Assault with intent to commit offense On the 8th of May 1942, a trapper, Edward Charles Davis, saw a woman walking down Nerrena School Road, who was heading for a drink of water after helping her husband work a nearby farm. Edward caught her from behind, she screamed, he muffled her screams by pressing his […]
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