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The death of the daughter of an Upper Albert St resident was ruled accidental. Photo: Supplied

Death ruled accidental

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:February 4, 2023
Post category:Dead Cert Vintage Valley News

Mary Trumper very seldom left her house in Upper Albert Street, Grahamstown, Thames, but the harried mother of five children did need to go out on June 18, 1872. Three…

A wall of flame that stretched for miles. Photo: SUPPLIED

Great swamp fire breaks out

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:January 14, 2023
Post category:Features Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves.1931 A fire which broke in a…

Shortland Cemetery in Thames. Photo: SUPPLIED

Mystery of missing Thames miner

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:December 22, 2022
Post category:Dead Cert

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames Valley.The last resting place for many…

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