Morpeth Moments

It will feature stories about murder, unfortunate tragedies and other crimes - all involving people that were in some way connected to the village of Morpeth, NSW. . . as convicts, soldiers and settlers made this area their home, stayed for a while to discover their niche or moved on to seek their fortune.Fortnightly episodesEmail: marleneduncan@live.comFacebook Page: Morpeth MomentsMusic: Kevin McLeod | YouTube Audio Library - YouTube (Lone Harvest)

Morpeth Moments is a history podcast hosted by Marlene Duncan, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Marlene Duncan hosts Morpeth Moments, a history show with 51 episodes published.

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  Ashton Circus redo

  Mar 27, 202634 min

  Send us Fan Mail The first successful circus in Australia actually originated from Hobart by an Englishman Robert Avis Radford in 1847. He used acts such as equestrianism, acrobats, and clowning, which mimicked the Astley circus in England. It was from this circus that James Henry Ashton, of the Ashton dynasty later established his own circus. The Ashton circus is the oldest continuing circus in Australian history. References Trove newspapers – https://trove.nla.gov.au Newspaper Article https://www.smh.com.au/national/circuss-backbone-thrilled-with-his-feats-20111106-1n1wp.html Fulford Family https://sites.rootsweb.com/~jray/gordon/fullford/frederick.htm Ashton’s Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Joseph_Ashton#:~:text=The%20circus%20was%20founded%20in,times%20of%20the%20nineteenth%20century . PDF - HORSEMAN OR NO HORSEMAN: CIRCUS IN VAN DIEMEN’S LAND, 1847 TO 1851 by Mark St Leon https://www.pennygaff.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ielapa.545898401156495.pdf Music Lone Harvest, Waltz of the Carnies, Super Circus by Kevin McLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Circus Music – Classic (no copyright) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pctluEhAqBQ Facebook Group - Morpeth Moments email: marleneduncan@bigpond.com

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  Michael Collihane 5th person hanged at Maitland Gaol

  Jan 21, 202626 min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode contains information of the 5th hanging at Maitland Gaol, NSW. Michael Collihane was charged for the rape of Mrs. Ann Milsom, at Aberdeen, NSW, on 10th May 1851, and hanged thereafter at Maitland Gaol on 2nd October, 1851. Michael Collihane obtained his Ticket of Leave with Passport, which allowed him to work on squatter's runs and so enabling him to obtain work with Thomas Simpson Hall at Dartbrook Station near Aberdeen, NSW. This was where he was working at the time of the crime. Note: Thomas Simpson Hall recognised the need for quality working dogs. A cattle dog statue in Aberdeen, NSW commemorates Thomas Simpson Hall and his contribution to the breed. Facebook Group: Morpeth Moments Email: marleneduncan@bigpond.com

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  4th Hanging at Maitland Gaol - William Hayes

  Sep 5, 202544 min

  Send us Fan Mail William Hayes was indicted for the willful murder of Benjamin Cott, at Dagworth, on the 13th November, 1850, by beating and wounding him with a certain blunt instrument, whereof the said Benjamin Cott instantly died. William Hayes was hanged at Maitland Gaol on the 25th April 1851.... but there is more to this story. References: Trove newspapers - https://trove.nla.gov.au Poverty, inequality, and food riots in Limerick City in the 1830s. https://www.theirishstory.com/2016/02/23/the-1830-limerick-food-riots/#.X2G8nj_ivZY Lone Harvest, Long Note 3, Old Timey - By Kevin McLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Soundbible.com - free sound effects. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Email: marleneduncan@live.com Facebook Group - Morpeth Moments

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  3rd Hanging at Maitland Gaol - George Waters Ward

  Aug 11, 202538 min

  Send us Fan Mail This is the second episode in the series - Maitland Gaol Executions by Hanging. The first two hangings were Melville and Long Harry, executed on 16th September 1843. George Waters Ward was hanged at Maitland Gaol on 19th March 1849, for the wilful murder of Richard Connolly, otherwise known as Richard King. I would like to thank my son Brennan, for providing the voice of George Waters Ward. It was his first podcast and I am delighted that he accepted my request to do the voice for me. Long Road Ahead & Fantastic A - Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Trove: https://trovenla.gov.au Email: marleneduncan@bigpond.com Facebook Group - Morpeth Moments (has link to podcast and photos)

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  Episode 1 - 1st Hanging at Maitland Goal

  Aug 2, 202539 min

  Send us Fan Mail Maitland Gaol is in East Maitland, NSW and this location was first used as a gaol in 1843, even though incomplete. In the same year, two prisoners were hanged for murder. Sixteen executions by hanging were carried out at the Gaol at the front gates and at the rear corner behind the old kitchen. The hangings took place between 1843 and 1897 - all for rape or murder. First being Melville and Long Harry, the last being Charles Hines/Hynes. The following episode recounts the crimes committed by Melville and Long Harry, detailed in the Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. It is an historical recount, telling the story of the circumstances that lead up to their execution at Maitland Gaol on 18th October 1843. (Some of the language may be inappropriate in todays era but I have kept some of the terms as used in the newspaper). WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this podcast contains names of deceased persons. Lone Harvest: Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Soundbible.com - free sound effects. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Email: marleneduncan@live.com Facebook Group: Morpeth Moments Law in Australia https://wwwalrc.gov.au/publication/recognition-of-aboriginal-customary-laws-alrc-report-31/4-aboriginal-customary-laws-and-anglo-australian-law-after-1788/australian-law-as-applied-to-aborigines A Short/Long Biography of Sir Alfred Stephen http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/stephen-sir-alfred-1291 Aberglasslyn and Hobler https://www.flickr.com/photos/davey-moodie-familyhistory/4842420203

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