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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? Using original archival records, we explore the circumstances of one of our history’s most tragic crimes, committed during a time of hateful homophobia.
To get in touch with Ancestry about your family's military history: [email protected]
Support Forgotten Australia:
Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustralia
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustralia
Check out my books:
The Murder Squad
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781922863836.html
Hanging Ned Kelly
https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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? Using original archival records, we explore the circumstances of one of our history’s most tragic crimes, committed during a time of hateful homophobia.
To get in touch with Ancestry about your family's military history: [email protected]
Support Forgotten Australia:
Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustralia
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustralia
Check out my books:
The Murder Squad
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781922863836.html
Hanging Ned Kelly
https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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