Ghosts of the Goldfields – Talk by Dr David Waldron
Dr. David Waldron will tell some fascinating stories and facts about ghosts and ghosting on the Victorian Goldfields. Dr. David Waldron is a Senior Lecturer in History at Federation University Australia, specialising in folklore and community heritage.
Join Associate Professor David Waldron for an engaging talk on the “Ghosts of the Goldfields.” This event will delve into the rich history of ghost stories from the 19th-century goldrush era in colonial Victoria. Discover how these tales reflect the cultural and social dynamics of the time and served as a cultural response to traumatic histories. Learn about the unique phenomenon of ghost hoaxing and its impact on popular culture in locations like Ballarat and the Ararat Lunatic Asylum. Drawing on his extensive research, David will provide fascinating insights into the significance of these ghost stories and their preservation over time.
Morning tea included.
U3A Maryborough members free
Image: (left) “Illustrated Police News” – Saturday 14 February 1874 (detail) & (right) “Illustrated Police News”, 21 September 1894, p. 1