46 min

The Mystery of Marjorie Norval Forgotten Australia

    • History

It was the Teacher’s Pet-style mystery that gripped Australia 80 years ago. Brisbane socialite Marjorie Norval disappeared in November 1938 under bizarre circumstances, sparking the biggest search in Queensland’s history. In the days and months to come, four heroic rescuers would die, one of her rumoured lovers would commit suicide, and a light would be shone on the city’s shady characters, from illegal abortionists to peeping Toms. For more information and photos: www.forgottenaustralia.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/forgottenoz
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It was the Teacher’s Pet-style mystery that gripped Australia 80 years ago. Brisbane socialite Marjorie Norval disappeared in November 1938 under bizarre circumstances, sparking the biggest search in Queensland’s history. In the days and months to come, four heroic rescuers would die, one of her rumoured lovers would commit suicide, and a light would be shone on the city’s shady characters, from illegal abortionists to peeping Toms. For more information and photos: www.forgottenaustralia.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/forgottenoz
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min

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