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The Birdman of Adelaide Gaol – Part One: Murder on the High Seas

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In September 1882, on a British ship on the high seas bound for Australia, English sailor William Burns stabs and kills a superior officer. For this capital crime, he’ll face justice in Adelaide – and await his fate in the company of a baby sparrow. Support Forgotten Australia to get early and ad-free episodes and bonus shows: Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustralia Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustralia Check out my new book The Murder Squad: https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Michael-Adams-Murder-Squad-9781922863836/ If you want to hear my interview with Jen Kelly of In Black & White: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-black-and-white/id1466009446?i=1000622413263 If you want to hear my interview with Meshel Laurie of Australian True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-real-life-monster-from-australias-great-depression/id1217681421?i=1000622030689 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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