Historic Australia

12/12/2024

THE GOLD PASS RETURNS! ✨ Enjoy access to both the Venus Gold Battery and Gold Panning at the Miners Cottage with the Gold Pass, offering great savings for individuals, couples, and families.

The Gold Pass will be available:
• 11th December 2024 - 18th December 2024
• 4th January 2024 - 25th January 2025

You can purchase a GOLD PASS online, or in person at the Miner’s Cottage, Venus Gold Battery or the Visitor Information Centre in Charters Towers.

BUY HERE: https://historicaustralia.com.au/gold-pass/

12/12/2024

👻 Tickets are still available for the Friday 13th Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour – But they're SELLING FAST! 👻 Join us on a spine-chilling 2-hour guided tour through Brisbane's City of the Dead: Toowong Cemetery.
Discover the haunted history of this historic necropolis, where over 120,000 souls rest in their graves, tombs, and crypts. Hear real ghost stories including 'The Statue That Moves', 'The Mayne Murder', and the eerie 'Black Prince'.

Don't miss out – book your tickets now: https://ghosttoursaustralia.com.au/brisbane-ghost-tours/toowong-cemetery-original/

11/12/2024

🎄 Give the gift of a killer Christmas! 🎁 Voucher amounts are customiseable and can be used for all Crime Tours Australia tours. Perfect for an unforgettable holiday surprise!

BUY HERE: https://crimetoursaustralia.com.au/gift-vouchers/

11/12/2024

The Temple of Peace celebrates its 100th anniversary this December! Discover the fascinating history of Brisbane’s most iconic monument at Toowong Cemetery by WATCHING THE VIDEO.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS for the Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour: https://ghosttoursaustralia.com.au/brisbane-ghost-tours/toowong-cemetery-original/

WATCH VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/shorts/xCwVqLBRbxY?feature=share

10/12/2024

✨ IT'S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE, GOLD PANNING IS BACK THIS WEEKEND ✨

The Miners Cottage will be open for Gold Panning sessions at 2pm on Saturdays & Wednesdays (excluding public Holidays). Come on down, try your luck at striking gold and have yourself a merry little Christmas! 🎅🏼🎄🎁

Whether you're a seasoned prospector or a first-timer, a soloist or a family, it’s sure to be a memorable adventure for all ages!

Please note that since we are only open for a limited time, bookings are essential: http://theminerscottage.com.au/

09/12/2024

🎄☠️ Be sure to order your books before 16th December to ensure it arrives for Christmas, purchase HERE: https://www.jacksim.com.au/shop-product/murder-trails-series/caroline-stevenson-bundle

08/12/2024

Meet true crime author Caroline Stevenson, author of newly released book 'The Tainted Cross: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled', at Big B Books on Saturday 14th December at 10am. Caroline will be signing copies of her gripping new book at this charming independant bookstore.

Purchase your copy on-site and get it signed—perfect for any true crime enthusiast or as a unique Christmas gift for friends and family!

EVENT DETAILS
📍 Location: Big B Books, Big 'B' Arcade, 16/50 James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
⏰ Time: Saturday, 14 December 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Free, no booking required.

MORE INFO about Caroline's upcoming book signing events: https://www.jacksim.com.au/in-store-signings.html

07/12/2024

Meet True Crime Author Caroline Stevenson and Get Your Book Signed on the GoldCoast!

Join Caroline Stevenson, author of The Tainted Cross: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled, at Big B Books on Saturday, 14 December at 10 AM. Caroline will be signing copies of her gripping new book at this charming local bookstore.

Purchase your copy on-site and get it signed—perfect for any true crime enthusiast or as a unique Christmas gift for friends and family!

EVENT DETAILS

📍 Location: Big B Books, Big 'B' Arcade, 16/50 James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
⏰ Time: Saturday, 14 December 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Free, no booking required.

Don't miss the chance to meet the author and grab a signed copy of this thrilling read!

MORE INFO about Caroline's book signing evetns:

THE TAINTED CROSS BOOK LAUNCH &  TRUE CRIME GATTON MURDERS COACH TOUR

04/12/2024

Join Caroline Stevenson for an Author Talk at Gatton & Laidley Libraries this Thursday!

Don’t miss the chance to hear Caroline Stevenson, author of The Tainted Cross: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled, as she explores the chilling crime that rocked Gatton 125 years ago. Caroline will be speaking at two locations:
• Gatton Library at 10:00 AM
• Laidley Library at 2:00 PM
This is a unique opportunity to hear from the author about her newly released book and its fascinating historical narrative. Plus, you’ll have the chance to purchase a copy and have it signed by Caroline herself!

EVENT DETAILS

Author Talk @ Gatton Library
📍 Location: Gatton Library, 34 Lake Apex Dr, Gatton QLD 4343
⏰ Time: Thursday, 5 December 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ Tickets: Free, but reservations are required. https://www.jacksim.com.au/in-store-signings.html

Author Talk @ Laidley Library
📍 Location: Laidley Library, 9 Spicer St, Laidley QLD 4341
⏰ Time: Thursday, 5 December 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Free, but reservations are required. https://www.jacksim.com.au/in-store-signings.html

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/12/2024

Come and meet Lady Crimewriter Caroline Stevenson, author of The Tainted Cross: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled! Over the next 2 weeks Caroline will be giving talks about the process of writing her new book, the years of research that went into its pages, and whether you can solve two crimes that are now more than 125 years old...

Copies of the Tainted Cross and other titles will be available.

Author Talk @ Gatton Library:
LOCATION | Gatton Library (34 Lake Apex Dr, Gatton QLD 4343)
TIME | Thursday, 5 December 2024 10am - 11am
TICKET | Free. Reservation is required. RESERVE HERE: https://www.jacksim.com.au/in-store-signings.html

Author Talk @ Laidley Library
LOCATION | Laidley Library (9 Spicer St, Laidley QLD 4341)
TIME | Thursday, 5 December 2024 2pm - 3pm
TICKET | Free. Reservation is required. RESERVE HERE: https://www.jacksim.com.au/in-store-signings.html

Book Signing @ The Soul Cauldron
LOCATION | The Soul Cauldron (Shop 3/227-229 Brisbane Street Ipswich, Queensland 4305)
TIME | Saturday, 7 December 2024 3pm - 6pm
TICKET | Free. No booking required.

Book Signing @ Big B Books
LOCATION | Big B Books (Big 'B' Arcade, 16/50 James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220)
TIME | Saturday, 14 December 2024 10am - 12pm
TICKET | Free. No booking required.

01/12/2024

Join us at the Soul Cauldron for the Ipswich Launch of the Tainted Cross: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled, by Caroline Stevenson.

On Saturday 7th December, 3-5pm meet the author, Caroline, and enjoy her talk about the Ipswich connection to these infamous crimes. Ipswich Councillor Paul Tully will officially launch the book and Jack Sim, publisher of the Murder Trails Series, will be attending as well.

Hosted by the wonderful Soul Cauldron. Refreshments will be on hand. Limited numbers. Copies of the Tainted Cross and other titles will be available. Get your copy signed or as a Xmas gift. The Soul Cauldron stocks Jack Sim's Publications.

LOCATION | The Soul Cauldron (Shop 3/227-229 Brisbane Street Ipswich, Queensland 4305)

TIME | Saturday, 7 December 2024 3pm - 5pm

16/11/2024

PART 3 - Over 125 years of myth and legend have enshrouded Australia’s greatest murder-mystery... THE TAINTED CROSS: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled, written by Caroline Stevenson, reveals another murder holds the key.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_sS-5IEFZg

BUY BOOK - https://www.jacksim.com.au/shop-product/murder-trails-series/the-tainted-cross--the-gatton-murders-revealed----caroline-stevenson

10/11/2024

In 1936, in the midst of the Great Depression, a gruesome crime was discovered at Brisbane's Central railway station. In a carriage of the mail train from Bundaberg, a porter found three bodies brutally bashed, sparking one of Australia's greatest ever murder investigations. The killer became an infamous inmate of Boggo Road Gaol...

Join Jack Sim on 23 November at the Wynnum Library at 1.30 pm for the launch of Kay Duke's new book The Mail Train Murders: A True Crime Account. Kay has spent many years researching her book and it is a must for true crime fans.

Secure your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1029259170887?aff=oddtdtcreator

To learn more about the crime and to purchase the book visit: https://mailtrainmurders.com/

Join us for a thrilling afternoon as we launch "The Mail Train Murders". Limited tickets available.

06/11/2024

PART 2 - Over 125 years of myth and legend have enshrouded Australia’s greatest murder-mystery... THE TAINTED CROSS: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled, written by Caroline Stevenson, reveals another murder holds the key.
Join us on SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER for the book launch and Coach Crime Tour to discover what happened that Boxing Day evening in 1898.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inCCqmIpPEM

BOOK TICKETS - https://crimetoursaustralia.com.au/gatton-murders-crime-tour-coach/

05/11/2024

If you didn't get the chance to visit the Miners Cottage over the winter, there will be a Gold Panning session at 2pm on Saturday 16th November! The session tickets will sell quickly so snap up your tickets while we still have some availability: http://theminerscottage.com.au/

Gold Panning will also be available to the public during the December/January school holidays, keep your eyes peeled as we will soon be releasing dates!

03/11/2024

Over 125 years of myth and legend have enshrouded Australia’s greatest murder-mystery... THE TAINTED CROSS: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled, written by Caroline Stevenson, reveals another murder holds the key.
Join us on SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER for the book launch and Coach Crime Tour to discover what happened that Boxing Day evening in 1898.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSqA_J3BqSE&t=97s

BOOK TICKETS - https://crimetoursaustralia.com.au/gatton-murders-crime-tour-coach/

01/11/2024

Tune in to West Bremer Radio on Saturday 2nd November at 8.30am, as author Caroline Stevenson joins Danny & Damo.
'The Tainted Cross: The Oxley & Gatton Murders Unveiled' is the newest crime casebook in the Murder Trails Series. Gatton was a close-knit rural community, violent crime was unheard of. That innocence ended on Boxing Day night in 1898. After 125 years the truth behind Australia's most infamous unsolved murders is unveiled from myth and legend...

LISTEN: westbremerradio.com/stream-live-now/

BUY BOOK: https://www.jacksim.com.au/shop-product/murder-trails-series/the-tainted-cross--the-gatton-murders-revealed----caroline-stevenson

BUY LAUNCH TICKETS: https://crimetoursaustralia.com.au/gatton-murders-crime-tour-coach/

01/11/2024

Happy Birthday to Ken Blanch. Though you may no longer be with us, you are still an important part of the team at Jack Sim Publications and Historic Australia. Ken, your name is thought of and you are spoken about regularly. Never to be forgotten