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Strange’s murderous action at Cunnginhame

January 25, 2017 2:29 pm Published by Comments 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 […]


Blue rag range track – Four Wheel Drive

January 24, 2017 2:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Blue rag range track – Four Wheel Drive

Blue Rag Range Track requires four wheel driving, a keen eye. Directly off the Dargo High Plains Road to the Wongungarra River.


Swordplay in the Latrobe Valley

January 23, 2017 2:00 pm Published by Comments 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 […]


Brief history of Turton’s Creek

January 19, 2017 2:11 pm Published by Comments 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. […]


Bandit planned shootout with police at Turton’s Creek

January 18, 2017 2:00 pm Published by Comments 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 […]