Forgotten Australia

The Guyra Ghost – Part Two: Portal for a Poltergeist?

Forgotten Australia

Show Notes

The investigation into the mystery of Minnie introduces a hard-charging cop and a spiritually minded scribe. Our quest for answers takes us from northern NSW to the mean streets of Sydney and the shores of Gallipoli.

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Forgotten Australia and Australian Murder are created and hosted by Michael Adams, author of the acclaimed true crime books The Murder Squad, Hanging Ned Kelly and They'll Never Hold Me. He’s also a regular history commentator on ABC Nightlife and the podcast Australian True Crime.

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