Welcome to Rodney's Relics, your premier destination for historic books exploring Australia's most compelling stories of murders, mystery, crime, and missing people. Located in the historic township of Bingara, we're uniquely positioned to share the profound and often overlooked chapters of Australian history.
The Myall Creek Massacre: A Turning Point in Australian History
Bingara holds a significant place in Australian history as the location intimately connected to the Myall Creek Massacre of 1838. This watershed moment marked the first time in Australian history that people were executed for the murder of Aboriginal people—a landmark event that changed the course of justice in our nation. The hanging of the murderers in 1838 represented a crucial, though tragically belated, recognition of Aboriginal lives and rights.
Just out of the township of Bingara, you'll find the Lasting Memorial Site, a place of profound reflection and remembrance. As the home of Rodney's Relics, we feel a deep responsibility and desire to help all Australians understand our rich, complex, and sometimes difficult history. Understanding where we've come from helps us build a better future together.
Essential Books on the Myall Creek Massacre
We're proud to offer two essential works that explore this pivotal moment in Australian history:
- Murder at Myall Creek by Mark Tedeschi QC - A meticulously researched account that brings legal expertise and historical insight to this landmark case
- Remembering the Myall Creek Massacre by Jane Lydon and Lyndall Ryan - A powerful exploration of memory, commemoration, and the ongoing significance of this event
More Australian History Books: Crime, Mystery, and True Stories
Our collection extends far beyond Myall Creek, offering a diverse range of Australian history books that capture the drama, intrigue, and human stories of our past:
- "I am Thunderbolt" by Peter Spencer - The fascinating story of Australia's gentleman bushranger
- "The Widow of Walcha" by Emma Partridge - A gripping tale of mystery and intrigue from rural New South Wales
- "Someone Somewhere Knows Something" by Meni Caroutas - An investigation into Australia's most baffling missing persons cases
Bingara: A Fossicker's Haven with Golden History
Bingara isn't just historically significant for the Myall Creek Massacre—it's also an old gold and diamond mining town with a rich prospecting heritage. This fossicker's haven continues to attract treasure hunters, with gold still to be discovered in the Bingara mountains and streams. The legacy of gold mining and diamond mining runs deep through our region's veins, and we carry books that celebrate this glittering chapter of local history.
Large Range of Australian and Bingara History Books
At Rodney's Relics, we maintain a large range of Australian and Bingara history books covering every aspect of our region's past—from the gold rush days to colonial conflicts, from pioneering families to infamous criminals. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a researcher, a fossicker planning your Bingara adventure, or simply someone who wants to understand Australia's complex past, we have the books you need.
Visit us in Bingara, where history isn't just written in books—it's written into the landscape itself. Let Rodney's Relics be your guide to understanding the stories that shaped our nation.
Rodney's Relics - Preserving and sharing Australian history, one book at a time.
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