Episode 277 - The Buckjumper

Episode 277 - The Buckjumper

Billy Waite was born in 1880 on a sugar cane property at Breadalbane, Qld. When Martini's Buckjumping Show came to town Billy’s life changed dramatically. He joined Martini on tour and in 1906 took out the title of Champion Roughrider of Australia. In 1907 he went out on his own, touring Great Britain and then moved onto Canada after WW1 before settling in New York.

*This episode refers to deceased Aboriginal persons*

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Episode 292 - Professor Chapman - Part 1

Episode 292 - Professor Chapman - Part 1

In May 1934, Professor Henry Chapman died suddenly at work. He was the director of cancer research at the University of Sydney. His death unlocked his hidden secrets.

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Episode 291 - Frederick Augustus Thomas

Episode 291 - Frederick Augustus Thomas

Frederick Augustus Thomas was jailed for 3 years hard labour in 1895 for embezzling his employers of 13,000 poundsover nearly 20 years. He was 50 years old at the time of his conviction with a wife an...

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Episode 290 - The Embezzler - Part 2

Episode 290 - The Embezzler - Part 2

In Jan 1892 Henry Geary was charged with embezzling funds from his employer, a solicitors firm in Melbourne. He was 23 years old, respectfully connected, with a wife and family. It was revealed that g...

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Episode 290 - The Embezzler - Part 1

Episode 290 - The Embezzler - Part 1

In January 1892, Henry Geary was charged with embezzling funds from his employer, a solicitors firm in Melbourne. He was 23 years old, respectfully connected, with a wife andfamily.  It was revealed t...

12 Aug 37min

Episode 289 - Thomas Rose

Episode 289 - Thomas Rose

Ben McIntyre got in touch with a request to find more aboutThomas Rose of Wilberforce NSW.I was thrilled to research Ben’s ancestor and create anepisode for him!

9 Aug 29min

Episode 288 - Monsieur Daziane

Episode 288 - Monsieur Daziane

James Perkins was also known as ‘Monsieur Daziane’, ‘Arthur Elton’ or ‘Arthur Elton James Perkins’. He was a wire walker, performer, actor, photographer and agent/manager. He was born on 24th August 1...

6 Aug 47min

Episode 287 - Jonathon Harris - Part 2

Episode 287 - Jonathon Harris - Part 2

A listener got in touch to share her story on one of her convict ancestors, Jonathan Harris. He married three times and had a total of 17 children! His children also had large families!

2 Aug 43min

Episode 287 - Jonathon Harris - Part 1

Episode 287 - Jonathon Harris - Part 1

A listener got in touch to share her story on one of her convict ancestors, Jonathan Harris. He married three times and had a total of 17 children! His children also had large families!

29 Juli 32min

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