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The Tragic Sinking of the SS Gothenburg
Those who survived had a harrowing experience while this was the first time that the Australian colony had seen the death of so many
Feb 243 min read


Uluru Adventure
World Heritage listed Uluru is breath-taking and the modern history of tourism to the region is worth understanding.
Sep 15, 20247 min read


Australia's Most Successful Olympic Sprinter
Shirley Strickland has won more Olympic medals than any other Australian in athletics. She is also ranked 10th on the all-time Australian...
Nov 15, 20234 min read


A Museum Person's Visit to Western Australia
All photos are taken by myself or my partner and all opinions are my own. This is not your standard blog and rather is a compilation of...
Mar 30, 202315 min read


80 Years since the loss of HMAS Sydney and 645 crew
This blog has been written as an extension of a “On this Day” Instagram post from Friday 19 November 2021. Today marks 80 years since a...
Nov 20, 20215 min read


Twenty Years Ago: 2001
In the second year of the new millennium a lot happened. It featured a lot of launches from iTunes to Wikipedia and it also brought 21st...
Oct 13, 20219 min read


Australia's First Battle and the Local Battleground
This blog has been inspired by Laura and her blog “For the Love of History”. Her theme this month is local history and as someone who has...
Sep 25, 20217 min read


Thirty Years Ago: 1991
Starting this blog by writing the phrase “thirty years ago” really makes me feel older than I often think I am. To think that the 1990s...
Sep 4, 20215 min read