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In this episode I share some intel about two of Callan Park Asylum's significant buildings - wards 17 and 18 . Shortly to be demolished, this episode highlights how significant these buildings are and their legacy. #sydneyhistory #callanparkrozelle #australianasylums Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

In this episode, Dark Tales tells the true crime tale of the murder of Henry Travescus, one time resident of Glebe Point Road, at the turn of the last century.  For more Glebe Point Road tales, buy Dark Tales of Glebe Point Road by H L Jones, available on Amazon and also through Gleebooks and Berkelouw Books. For more on Inner West Sydney's Dark Tales go to www.darktales.com.au Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

In Dark Tales Tales I tell you a historical true crime tale from the past of Sydney's Inner West. So draw in, get comfy and listen to a true tale that happened at Callan Park Lunatic Asylum in Rozelle NSW, one of rage and murder. These tales are not suitable for children. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

I am taking the role of storyteller in a selection of episodes called Dark Tales Tales. Draw near, get comfy and listen to a true crime story.  This story covers a true incident that shaped the young colony of Sydney, the battle at Battle Bridge, an old bridge that crosses the Hawthorne Canal at Parramatta Road. You can see the second incarnation of the original Battle Bridge on Sydney's latest walking attraction, the Greenway. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

Find out about some of the true crime stories and dark history of Glebe Point Road in this interview Dark Tales recorded at 2rrr Timeslides Show in October 2025.  Find out about the man in the pond, the strange postcard case, the Street with No Name and more.  Hear about how Heather from Dark Tales puts her books together. Has some song snippets and some references to a 1930s speakeasy event Dark Tales is hosting at Hopsters Enmore on Halloween night. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

Join me in the second part of my recent 2rrr (88.5 FM) interview, when I was a guest on the Timeslides show.  Hear more about the dark tales of Callan Park Hospital Rozelle, and tales about some of the gangland identities of Sydney's Inner West from the time of the Razor Gang wars.  We delve into the life and crimes of John Frederick 'Chow' Hayes and Annandale identity William 'Baldy' Mason.  It's a true crime and historical grab bag for your listening pleasure.  Enjoy! Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

Callan Park is a heritage-listed, 61-hectare site occupying beautiful, undulating land that slopes down to the waters of Iron Cove in Sydney, Australia.  The Callan Park site is occupied by the buildings of Rozelle Hospital, formerly the Callan Park Lunatic Asylum.  Join Heather from Dark Tales and My Spooky House, with Roslyn from Friends of Callan Park, and Natalie from 2RRR 88.5FM as we chat about this unique and significant site and its history. Episode recorded on Natalie's Timeslides show on 2RRR, on 14th June 2025. Find out more about Dark Tales - bringing Inner West Sydney's historical true crime and dark tales to life - www.darktales.com.au Find out more about Friends of Callan Park - a community group dedicated to preserving this significant site - and how you can get involved -   www.callanpark.com Listen to the Timeslides show every Saturday, 4-6pm on 2RRR - 88.5FM - www.2rrr.org.au Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

I'm back! This time with tales of spooky and scary true crime from across the historical inner west of Sydney. This episode contains an interview I gave at local Sydney radio station 2RRR FM in March to give listeners a run down of my books Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Ten Walks of Terror (both available on my website - DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com  and through local independent sellers Berkelouw Books Leichhardt and Better Read than Dead, Newtown. Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt is a true crime historical account of one of Sydney's oldest and most intriguing suburbs.  It romps through highway robbers, terrifying larrikin gangs, domestic disquiet, unexpected spots and much much more.... Thanks to Natalie Smith, Timeslides @ 2RRR FM, ChielHabils and itheemk from Looperman for the samples. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

In this terrible time of drought and fire, regional Australia needs you! Why not take a drive through the state to the Riverina and to the magnificent town of Junee, once the pearl of the region and the stopover for those heading between Sydney and Melbourne. What's not to love? A town of grand Federation buildings, a rambling hotel, an amazing homestead and ghosts a plenty. Have fun spooky listeners! x Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

A riveting romp through the vast, windswept site at Manly's North Head with shadow children, a spectral nurse and an encounter with pure pure evil Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

In the late 19th Century care of the cognitively impaired was, shall we say, basic and barbaric at best. Join me on a spooktastic visit to one of the biggest asylums in Australia to witness scary shadow people, angry and evil forces and a labyrinth of a building, designed to confuse and constrain the inmates. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

Hi Spook Fiends, in an extension of my usual podcast, I'm covering some other spooky places from around the world. This week I focus on Boleskine House in Inverness (UK). Haunt of Occultist Aleister Crowley and a scene of demonic happenings, what's not to love?! This podcast is well timed as the house is set to literally rise from the ashes as a charity takes it on. Don't forget to read my blog or my FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the creepy stuff you know you love  Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

The morning after the night before, I fill you in on what has been happening since the clearing. Is all calm or has Mr Throwy reappeared? Listen to find out... Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills... Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

Paranormal house clearing day is here, and I bring in the big guns to help me out. Demonic screams, creeping cold terror and a spectre of a small blond child all come to this house party. Will Sonya the psychic medium succeed? Listen to find out. PLUS, an interview with Sonya herself to get her perspective on my spooky house, as well as tales of other scary encounters. Orbs, demonic sleep attacks, haunted furniture and spectral horses are all part of the interview!  Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills... Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West

It's a ZESTY ONE!  I try to tackle the bad stuff head on and things kick off worse than ever before at my house. Thundering footsteps and a flying candlestick indicate that whatever it is is not happy with the intervention, and I face an internal crisis of supernatural vs. science..... PLUS, I cover the Enfield Poltergeist in the Facts section - perhaps the most famous case of them all Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West