Christopher Ballerstedt and his son Theodore started building the house known as Fortuna Villa in Bendigo in the mid-1850’s. The estate is actually located atop of the rich New Chum reef. Fortuna Villa is an outstanding demonstration of the wealth and prosperity of Bendigo and Victoria during the gold rush period. The property was then sold to George Lansell who made marked improvements to the home. It can be definitely said that gold built Fortuna Villa!
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Shorts Episode #14 - Flora Butters
Flora Butters was known by several names – it was a bit of aminefield, but with the assistance of Flora’s great granddaughter Tracie Brown, I am able to tell the story of Flora!
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.
Stories uncovered when researching your family tree - the unexpected stories of everyday people.
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