13 August 2010

Ghost stories in Canberra

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Hi

I have been looking through all the comments and posts about different ghost stories around canberra and i find it all very interesting.

I have never had an experience myself but i would like to. A friend and i are planning a little trip around canberra to check out some of the stories i have read on here.

I have been researching some on the internet but havent found anything but thats not saying i dont believe.

If anyone knows of a web site that confirms any stories i would be interested to have a look and if anyone can give me specific places that we could go that would be great.

Thanks

[ED – We’ve been here before but the readership has doubled since then so new ideas welcomed.

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Can someone tell me about the ghost at Belconnen Mall? This seems to come up in conversations every so often and I would like to know some more about it. I was told security guards have seen it and it often hangs around the stairs at the lift in the centre stage area. Thanks.

Thoroughly Smashed9:17 am 11 Jul 11

loviefluff said :

hi all, has anyone else heard that 18/53 derrington cres bonython is haunted? have heard some pretty spooky stuff about tht place.

Trying to push the property value down so you can buy it?

hi all, has anyone else heard that 18/53 derrington cres bonython is haunted? have heard some pretty spooky stuff about tht place.

Hey, was wondering if anyone has been to Blundell’s cottage recently at night time.

My friends and I went there last night, around 10:00pm. We looked in the window looking into the room where all the plates/crockery is, which is blocked by those plants. Then we went around the side to the front door, where there is a window on the right which peers into a bedroom. These two windows we did not see anything in.

However, the third window, which was on the window to the left of the front door, did reveal something. It is interesting because it was the window which was most blocked (had some paper or something to prevent people from looking in I presume)

Anyway, friend looks into it, and all he could see was the corner of the room on the far side, and the white paint which went with it…he did not see anything initially, but kept on staring at it. He then had a reaction of horror and fright and proceeded to run away from the window towards one of the lights closer to window number 1. His eyes were very frightened. We then asked him what happened and he later told me that he saw a dark, figure, all in black, get up from a seated position, walk a step, turn and face the window he was looking into, and then proceeding to walk away (like towards the front door/bed room or something)

It is interesting because the window blocked the view of any chairs, and he did not know that there were chairs there, regardless, he said that he saw something get up from a seated position. Doing a virtual tour of Blundells Cottage from another website, confirmed that there are some chairs there.

We will go back at a later time , probably this Friday, to try and see what that black figure was, or see whatever else in other areas. Is anyone interested in coming along?

To add – does anyone got any specific details about the old Parliment house and the national Archives of Australia?

We were also wondering, if it is possible, without staying a night, to get into the Hyatt Hotel? Ive read stories of a Red girl who died there who chases her ball in the boiler room, (known as the wine cellar today) and also happenings in “The Oak Room”.

Also, we have a work colleague who states that in the “Brassey” hotel, some weird things have happened. For example, her friend said one of the girls she works with said that she could hear a group of men talking and she went over to where the voices where coming from but there was no one there but she felt like there were people there, she just couldn’t see them. This happened on tuesday. Also happenings like doors opening and lights flickering on and off. Does anyone know any history of this place which could point to why it may be haunted?

Thumper whats happening with that book of yours?

Hotel Kurrajong, or whatever it’s called these days.

I read a story many years ago about the ghost of an aboriginal man haunting the grounds of government house. The story had something to do with a big diamond.

tinkers said :

TP 3000 said :

Skygod said :

Its the 70th anniversary of the air disaster today and Friday the 13th, must be worth a visit tonight.

Tim the Yowie Man was on Mix 106.3 on Friday morning telling listeners that the air disaster memorial is the most haunted place in Canberra with some weird happenings to visitors.

yeah i hear that its what got me interested that will be the first place we start

Have a fun walk 🙂

TP 3000 said :

Skygod said :

Its the 70th anniversary of the air disaster today and Friday the 13th, must be worth a visit tonight.

Tim the Yowie Man was on Mix 106.3 on Friday morning telling listeners that the air disaster memorial is the most haunted place in Canberra with some weird happenings to visitors.

yeah i hear that its what got me interested that will be the first place we start

Skygod said :

Its the 70th anniversary of the air disaster today and Friday the 13th, must be worth a visit tonight.

Tim the Yowie Man was on Mix 106.3 on Friday morning telling listeners that the air disaster memorial is the most haunted place in Canberra with some weird happenings to visitors.

stereo henry said :

the ghost of Kevin Rudd haunts Parliament House, take a tour – spooky

I thought Rudd only spooked the Labor Party? Although, after having his gall bladder removed, he’s now more like Casper – the friendly ghost.

It’s the ghost of Latham that you really have to worry about!

You’re a “grown up” yes?

Incredible… what utter rubbish.

Still, anything for an Ad hit!

stereo henry7:04 pm 14 Aug 10

the ghost of Kevin Rudd haunts Parliament House, take a tour – spooky

Weaselburger11:29 am 14 Aug 10

I Worked Security at the National Museum for 2 years and some strange things happen there sometimes, Also Some of the Guards at old Parliamedt house say the same thing.

However these places are off limits to the Public after Hours, But a Guy Called “Tim the Yowie Man” arranges tours sometimes so you might want to google him!!

Happy Haunting:P

There are plenty of websites around that confirm the existence of ghost stories…the ghosts themselves though, not so much…

Its the 70th anniversary of the air disaster today and Friday the 13th, must be worth a visit tonight.

do tell brindabella

Brindabella said :

I know a place, but you’ve got to be prepared to hike into the mountains to a hut and spend a night…..

Shoot

We have been talking about doing an unofficial Riotact ghost tour on here for years now. We should do a group booking on Tim the Yowie man’s weird Canberra tour.

I know a place, but you’ve got to be prepared to hike into the mountains to a hut and spend a night…..

The brickworks are a great spot, but it’s privet property, lots of college kids go there for a ‘scare’

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