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Episode 295 - John Samuel White (opens the original)
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John White passed away in May 1926 with a probate worth a total of 100,000 pounds. His granddaughter challenged the will as he left a large amount to his grandson WilliamJohn Ewart White who was also a trustee of his grandfathers estate. William John Ewart White received 30,000 pounds plus 700 pounds to purchase a house.
Episode 294 - Captain McGrath (opens the original)
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Captain Thomas James McGrath was a successful whaler butalso a slave trader, known as a blackbirder. He was born in Concord NSW on the 23rd Oct 1815, the son of an Irish convict.
Episode 293 - The Polygamist (opens the original)
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In August 1868, James Kemmis was brought before the Melbourne court for bigamy with articles stating: 'A heartless case of bigamy, or rather polygamy... police having in their hands, proof of at least three marriages in all'. James came from a respectable family. His father Arthur (pictured) was the managing director of the Melbourne Steam Navigation Company.
Episode 292 - Professor Chapman - Part 2 (opens the original)
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In May 1934, Professor Henry Chapman died suddenly at work. He was the director of cancer research at the University of Sydney. His death unlocked his hidden secrets.
Episode 292 - Professor Chapman - Part 1 (opens the original)
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In May 1934, Professor Henry Chapman died suddenly at work. He was the director of cancer research at the University of Sydney. His death unlocked his hidden secrets.
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