The Bogle-Chandler Case
On New Years Day 1963, the discovery of two bodies in Sydney would begin a long standing mystery: the Bogle-Chandler case.| The Museum of Lost Things
During World War II in Australia, a shortage of military bases led to a creative solution: thousands of troops at the MCG. The post Camp Murphy: Troops at the MCG appeared first on The Museum of Lost Things.| The Museum of Lost Things
On New Years Day 1963, the discovery of two bodies in Sydney would begin a long standing mystery: the Bogle-Chandler case.| The Museum of Lost Things
The Mechanical Turk was one of the wonders of the 18th century: a chess playing robot that defeated chess masters across Europe. The post The Mechanical Turk appeared first on The Museum of Lost Things.| The Museum of Lost Things
Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl is Africa’s largest owl species: a formidable predator with striking pink eyelids.| The Museum of Lost Things
In 1966 The Seekers released ‘Georgy Girl’, and became the first Australian music act to top the US charts.| The Museum of Lost Things
Who is Melbourne named after? Viscount Melbourne: a two-time British Prime Minister and political centrist who was never far from scandal. The post Who Is Melbourne Named After? appeared first on The Museum of Lost Things.| The Museum of Lost Things
Melbourne’s first traffic lights were manually operated and confusing, the city then turned to a unique signal system: the Marshalite Clock. The post Marshalite Clocks and the First Melbourne Traffic Lights appeared first on The Museum of Lost Things.| The Museum of Lost Things
The location of Sydney was determined by the Tank Stream: a rivulet that was the colony’s first water source, that now exists underground. The post The Tank Stream appeared first on The Museum of Lost Things.| The Museum of Lost Things
The Aurukun Camp Dogs are wooden sculptures from far north Queensland, charismatic manifestations of a long-standing artistic tradition. The post Aurukun Camp Dogs appeared first on The Museum of Lost Things.| The Museum of Lost Things
Ethleen Palmer was a pioneering artist and designer, sometimes called ‘Australia's Hokusai’. The post Ethleen Palmer: Australia’s Hokusai appeared first on The Museum of Lost Things.| The Museum of Lost Things
In 1978, a former residential hotel was transformed into Melbourne’s hottest music venue: welcome to The Crystal Ballroom.| The Museum of Lost Things
Where forgotten things are remembered...| The Museum of Lost Things
When the Romans left Britain in the 5th century, the city of London was abandoned. It remained empty for 400 years.| The Museum of Lost Things
