Australia's First Supermodel — Part Two

Australia's First Supermodel — Part Two

Having achieved fame as a fashion model in Paris and London by 1935, Margaret Vyner set her sights on the movies — finding her first substantial film role in the most unexpected place, just as she’d soon meet the love of her life when she least expected it. But the Second World War would change everything — and by the 1950s Margaret would have to reinvent herself yet again to survive. For more information: www.forgottenaustralia.com

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The Human Glove Mystery – Part Two

The Human Glove Mystery – Part Two

With ‘The Human Glove’ murder trial just about over, gunshot rings out in Wagga Wagga and another person falls dead. This victim? A witness.Support Forgotten Australia:Apple - http://apple.co/forgotte...

17 Mar 202451min

The Human Glove Mystery – Part One

The Human Glove Mystery – Part One

On release for the first time since 2021, this classic true crime tale is up there with the Shark Arm and Pyjama Girl cases as a Depression-era shocker. On Christmas Day 1933, the discovery of a decay...

10 Mar 20241h 7min

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Four: The Gallows of Gay Hate

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Four: The Gallows of Gay Hate

With the survivor of the tragedy tried for murder, the only hope is an insanity defence and mercy from Melbourne’s most powerful men. To get in touch with Ancestry about your military family members: ...

3 Mar 202447min

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Three: Posing With Pistols

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Three: Posing With Pistols

After having their photos taken holding hands and pointing pistols at each other, Ned and Charlie head for the Treasury Gardens. Only one will emerge alive – to face a fate worse than death as their p...

25 Feb 202447min

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Two: Romeo & Romeo

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Two: Romeo & Romeo

In 1871-1872, Ned Feeney and Charlie Marks were more than friends in a Melbourne where acting on homosexual desire might get you hanged. Using their letters to each other, we explore the mysteries of ...

18 Feb 202439min

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part One: We Die Together

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part One: We Die Together

In 1872, Australia was shocked by a shooting in Melbourne’s Treasury Gardens. One man lay dead, the other lay nearby smoking a cigar. What had led these best friends to point their guns at each other?...

12 Feb 202446min

The City Bank Axe Murders – Part Two

The City Bank Axe Murders – Part Two

With the survivors of the bank massacre identifying the axe-wielding maniac, a frantic search is undertaken in western NSW. But if he’s caught, will he escape justice with a plea of insanity?Support F...

28 Jan 202443min

The City Bank Axe Murders – Part One

The City Bank Axe Murders – Part One

In this first episode of the new season devoted to Crimes That Shocked Australia, we look at the 1893 horror that became known across the colonies as ‘The Carcoar Tragedy’. Set against the backdrop of...

24 Jan 202438min

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