Category: History
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Wallerawang station reopening: It’s costing $7 million, how many services does that get you?

My grandfather used to work there, you know.
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Enid Blyton: The Famous Five story that was first published in Australia

“Something worthwhile to offer to Australian youth” – plus new evidence on when it actually happened.
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How did Garfield railway station get its name?

Obviously not from the cat – but it may well not be the President either. Here’s what the record actually shows.
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Eric Idle, Chrissie Hynde and Paul McCartney: The memory cheats

When did a Python get some brass in a Pretenders pocket?
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ALDI special buys Gumption: An excessively in-depth investigation

How long has Gumption been around? Is this deal any good?
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When was Sesame Street first broadcast in Australia?

Little-known fact: Sesame Street was subject to an Australian bidding war back in 1970.
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When did Doug Mulray work for 2AD in Armidale? [UPDATED]
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Every article mourning radio legend Doug Mulray notes that he got his radio start at 2AD in Armidale, my birth town. But exactly when did that happen? Let’s investigate.
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Cootamundra West Railway Station: How did that happen?

And just how did Mrs Williams end up slammed against the gatehouse wall?
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Orange East Fork: The most basic railway station in NSW

No Opal Card reader. Room for one train door. Almost no trains. But lots of history.
