A Cannibal Convict & Other Grave Tales

A Cannibal Convict & Other Grave Tales

From Forgotten Australia by Forgotten Australia

May 3, 2026 · 32 min · Season 10 · Episode 36

About this episode

This episode discusses a cannibal bushranger and other historical grave tales from Australia.

This week in 1826 was a bad time to be a cannibal bushranger. Plus: Bold Ben Hall bites the dust; the first Brit buried Down Under; and the making of a murderer in On Our Selection. See Forgotten Australia live! "Crashes, Chases and Crooks in Melton History" – as part of the Melton Heritage Festival. More info and free tickets: https://libraryevents.melton.vic.gov.au/event?id=209608 Forgotten Australia supporters get early ad-free access to all episodes, along with bonus shows and a podcast shout-out. To access a free trial, use these links and follow the easy steps. Cancel before the free-trial ends and you won't be charged. Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia Want more original Australian history? Check out my books! They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Australia’s Sweetheart…

People in this episode

Host: Forgotten Australia

Topics covered

  • cannibalism
  • bushrangers
  • Australian history
  • true crime
  • grave tales
  • murder

Keywords

  • cannibal convict
  • Bold Ben Hall
  • Australian history
  • bushranger
  • true crime
  • grave tales

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: On Our Selection, They’ll Never Hold Me, The Murder Squad, Hanging Ned Kelly, Australia’s Sweetheart

Places: Australia

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