Blue Murder On The Golden Mile — Part Two
Forgotten Australia24 Marras 2021

Blue Murder On The Golden Mile — Part Two

On 12 May 1926, south of Kalgoorlie, at an abandoned mine known as Miller's Find, Detective-Sergeant Grenville Purdue makes a horrifying discovery. The biggest manhunt in Western Australia is now on for the murderers of Detective-Inspector John Walsh and Detective-Sergeant Alexander Pitman. This episode produced from research material made accessible thanks to Forgotten Australia supporters. For more info on helping out (and for show shout-outs, early ad-free access, exclusive bonus episodes and the Australia's Sweetheart audiobook) go to: www.patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

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