In October 1882, a family tragedy was reported that occurred near Deniliquin NSW. 'A poor man named Ludlow came in from Morago Station to the Deniliquin Hospital. A large branch of a gum tree landed on their camp, killing their oldest child and his wife and another child being seriously injured'. Who was Ludlow?*Warning there are events that listeners may find distressing*
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Episode 222 - The Chirnside Brothers
Thomas and Andrew Chirnside were prolific pastoralists in Australia. They were born in Scotland, the youngest sons of eight children. Thomas and Andrew were the only children to emigrate to Australia.
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Episode 221 - William Weatherly
William Weatherly owned 'Billilla' station in NSW as well as other properties. When he died in 1914 his estate came in at nearly 170,000 pounds.
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Episode 220 - James Cochran
James Cochran died in London in 1906. He was described as a wealthy Australian who left an estate worth nearly 100,000 pounds.
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Episode 219 - The Count - Part 3
Arthur Weiler came out to Australia in 1881 and was in and out of prison until the 1920s. He had a string of aliases - over 20 in fact, some of which he added the title of Count!
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