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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Black Diamond on July 30, 2014, 05:08:53 PM
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Just thought i'd share this great little series i came across.
Those who travel into the Vic High Country and the Wonnangatta Valley would have heard and read about the Unsolved Murders Of James Barclay (Wonnangatta station manager) and John Bamford (employed at the station as a cook and general hand) back in 1917/18
Found This little series on Youtube gives some good background History on what happened in the Valley. The legend says James Barclay's spirit still lives in the High Country and on a Myswag trip a few years ago i believe we got a visit from him :-[
There are also some good Doc's you can click on the right about some History on High Country Huts.
Mace first told me about the legend of Jim Barclay on That cold night up at Lovick's which made for a nervous night's sleep. Bruce McCormack (or Bert Reynolds ;D) from the Mountain Cattlemen's Assocation was also camping up there that night and told us little more about the History of the unsolved murders.
Some real interesting History and viewing :cheers:
http://youtu.be/gdMdQgD58dw (http://youtu.be/gdMdQgD58dw)
http://youtu.be/hO8E32GAzCo (http://youtu.be/hO8E32GAzCo)
http://youtu.be/ZvGxFu6su0c (http://youtu.be/ZvGxFu6su0c)
http://youtu.be/SH6rvzcpwP4 (http://youtu.be/SH6rvzcpwP4)
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Brings back great memories of a past swaggers trip.
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=18227.250 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=18227.250)
In which we camped near Barclays Steps.
I think I know who the real perp was.
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Thanks BD! Tim did a great job with the Postcards From the Bush series. Very interesting.
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For the uninformed, Barclays Ghost is heard whenever you hear a dingo yowl in the high country.
The story of his ghost is told on many high country trips, late in the evening, around the campfire. The ideal spot to tell it is near Lovicks hut, just above Barclays steps, but it works well anywhere in the vicinity. All that is needed then is some bright spark to hop out of the darkness like the offender pictured above.
One day I'll write it down, but it's better heard live.
God stuff BD.
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That was some rare footage of Barclays ghost mace :police:
It certainly put a few of us on edge that night that's for sure. Was a very memorable one and your knowledge of the VHC is second to none :cheers:
Thanks BD! Tim did a great job with the Postcards From the Bush series. Very interesting.
Love hearing these stories and History, especially when you travel through these parts and put a bit of perspective to it :cheers:
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l have heard the run through was done by a Very Drunk 1/2 wit , & l wasn't there :cup:
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l have heard the run through was done by a Very Drunk 1/2 wit , & l wasn't there :cup:
You had to be there to believe it was great stuff :cheers:
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Brings back great memories of a past swaggers trip.
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=18227.250 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=18227.250)
In which we camped near Barclays Steps.
I think I know who the real perp was.
:cheers:
That was a great night for all that were there. The drive up in the afternoon was great with storms about and the hail on the ground when we arrived. A few people slept with one eye open that night
GG
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That was a great night for all that were there. The drive up in the afternoon was great with storms about and the hail on the ground when we arrived. A few people slept with one eye open that night
GG
Are you sure that wasnt because of the snoring echoing around the hills. 8)
Thats what I remember ;D
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Are you sure that wasnt because of the snoring echoing around the hills. 8)
Thats what I remember ;D
Not that I can remember, it may have something to do with the refreshments taken around the campfire. But most probably the ear plugs I had in due to certain night wood cutters in the neighbouring swags
GG
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Not that I can remember, it may have something to do with the refreshments taken around the campfire. But most probably the ear plugs I had in due to certain night wood cutters in the neighbouring swags
GG
One word - RICH ;D
He cuts some serious wood and if i remember right Tommo doesnt go too bad either :cheers:
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Any one know where I can get in touch with Tim? I wouldn't mind a copy of this video.
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Any one know where I can get in touch with Tim? I wouldn't mind a copy of this video.
He has a Facebook page. Think the link might be on one of those vids.
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Some real interesting History Johhny
I will have to look into it a bit more :cheers:
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Thanks BD
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I might organise a trip down there for a coupla nights when the tracks re open if anyone is interested cheers
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I might organise a trip down there for a coupla nights when the tracks re open if anyone is interested cheers
Pick me, pick me!
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I might organise a trip down there for a coupla nights when the tracks re open if anyone is interested cheers
Alright I'm in if I have tooo ;D
Swannie
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Alright I'm in if I have tooo ;D
Swannie
Me 2
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Has anyone read the book " Who killed Jim Barclay ? " by Wallace Malcolm Mortimer. He has an interesting theory based around cattle stealing.
Raider
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Has anyone read the book " Who killed Jim Barclay ? " by Wallace Malcolm Mortimer. He has an interesting theory based around cattle stealing.
Raider
I haven't mate but would love to. Know where I could get my hands on one?
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Yes, Wally Mortimers book is a good one.
There is also a Mansfield Locals book by Leydon and Ray.
http://www.mansfieldonline.com.au/wonnangatta.html (http://www.mansfieldonline.com.au/wonnangatta.html)
Other info.
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/313160/22_2172.pdf (http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/313160/22_2172.pdf)
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonnangatta_murders (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonnangatta_murders)
Let's just say that it's an interesting part of history which can still raise interesting conversation around Mansfield. Most of the families present at the time still have descendants in the area.
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Thanks Al that's great stuff will grab a copy :cheers:
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BD As a dodgy boy , >:D Where were you between 17 & 18 & can you prove it ???
Tax returns , police records , death certificates , personal loans etc all will be checked out you know ;D.
Your story better be a good one as you have been seen in the area , acting in a strange way or normally as the case may be . ;D ;D ;D
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BD As a dodgy boy , >:D Where were you between 17 & 18 & can you prove it ???
Tax returns , police records , death certificates , personal loans etc all will be checked out you know ;D.
Your story better be a good one as you have been seen in the area , acting in a strange way or normally as the case may be . ;D ;D ;D
You should have been there and you would have known but you were not, and in the words of the famous Speewa "Suffer in your Undies" ;D ;D
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Some real interesting History Johhny
I will have to look into it a bit more :cheers:
Well l have had a chat about Jim Barclay with my father and seems he was a cousin of my great grand Dad William/ Bill Barclay
William and his Brother Jack Barclay where up in the High Country around the same time catching wild horses and Braking them in before
Selling them
William was also a professional wood cutter winning at most shows at the time and eventually being band from competition
He then changed his name to Jackson Barclay to compete to eventually being found out
Very wild boys
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Brett B
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Might help explain a few things... :D
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Might have to do some more searching
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Might have to do some more searching
That would be awesome. Explains why your a wild man ;D
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That would be awesome. Explains why your a wild man ;D
Was once pretty tame now mate
I remember as a young bloke growing up getting into strife and the old man steering in the right direction only to find out
what he and his three brothers got up
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Well that is interesting!
Have you got your book yet BD?
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Well that is interesting!
Have you got your book yet BD?
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Not yet Keith only just got back to me. Should get it next week can't wait :cheers: