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Stories uncovered when researching your family tree - the unexpected stories of everyday people. Subscribe to my podcast - the subscription offers extras to episodes and early access to my weekly podcast episodes! If you wish to subscribe, click on the following link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/familyhistorymysteries/subscribeFamily History Mysteries Monde
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  • Episode 251 - Murray Downs
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    The Murray Downs Homestead is a heritage-listed homestead at Moulamein Road, Murray Downs, NSW, just over the bridge from Swan Hill on the Murray River.

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    American Charles Sherwood Stratton, a small statured man, achieved international fame as a member of PT Barnum’s touring sideshow troupe and named himself Tom Thumb – he appeared in Melbourne in 1870 which encouragedAustralian versions.

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