Archive
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Respectability on Trial: Little Southern Curiosities Volume II
Discover the petty crimes, mischievous moments, and curious cases that shaped everyday life in old Tasmania. From improper words to show poker and runaway horses. Read more
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The Tasmanian Globster of 1960: Sea Monster, Science and Myth
In 1960, a mysterious mass washed ashore on Tasmania’s west coast, baffling locals and scientists alike. Explore the Tasmanian Globster, from sea monster headlines to scientific explanation. Read more
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Mary Patches: The Story of Launceston’s Syrian Hawker
When a Launceston hawker known as “Mary Patches” died in 1921, hidden money and a forgotten name were uncovered. Mary Patches, born Sowd (Saoud) Boolos was a Syrian migrant living quietly on Russell Street. Read more
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Tamar Valley Tales Interview with ABC’s Mel Bush: Talking Tasmanian Ghosts, Folklore and Hidden Histories
A conversation with ABC Radio Hobart’s Mel Bush about Tasmanian folklore, ghost stories and the tiny fragments of history hiding in old newspapers. Read more
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At the Edge of the World: Little Southern Curiosities Volume 1
Penguins sworn into empire, pigeons delivering news through storms, and a loaf of bread that rose too much in the cold. Three small stories from Tasmania’s southern edge, where the ordinary often turns peculiar. Read more
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Tasmanian Ghost Stories: Folklore, Facts and the People Behind Them
Tasmanian ghost stories, folklore and hauntings. Researched, re-told and traced back to their historical roots. Read the stories that linger in Tasmania. Read more