“LAYING” A GHOST
For some time past, a foolish individual has been masquerading in “ghostly attire,” frightening women and children, and many stories have been told of adventures sustained in connection with the nocturnal promenader. The affair got to the ears of the police, and suspicion falling upon a certain individual, he was interviewed by Constable Gillanders, who informed him that if “the ghost” played up again he would be likely to get into trouble. The reply given was, “All right, sir,” and since that time the perturbed spirit has been at rest.
PORT FAIRY GAZETTE 19th June 1896
The Port Fairy Ghost Stories book and our other activities promote the town’s most beloved tales of hauntings and ghostly presences. Many of the stories are based on historical people, buildings and events, and research has proven these tales to be far more substantial than mere rumor. The Project also gathers contemporary ghost stories, so get ready for numerous mind-boggling yarns you haven’t heard before.
All proceeds from our activities are donated to charitable causes within the community that align with our tax-exempt cultural status.
The governing committee consists of:
Catherine Etteridge
Heidi Gass
Geoff Griffith
Tracie Griffith
Rod Muir
A community heritage initiative, the Project is curated and maintained by Port Fairy Ghost Stories Inc., a not-for-profit incorporated association formed for this purpose.
All intellectual property, trade reputation and goodwill in the Project remain the property of Port Fairy Ghost Stories Inc..
WIFEY’S NON-SUCCESS
Brown was a very good fellow, but, alas, he had one bad habit. It was that of frequently returning home in the small hours of the morning.
One day Mrs. B. hit upon a plan. If she could not persuade him out of the habit, perhaps she could frighten him out of it. Consequently, when he reached home late that night he was confronted by a tall, white-shrouded figure, which glided towards him.
“Wh-wh-what’s that?” gasped poor Brown.
“I am the family ghost,” replied a sepulchral voice.
Brown heaved a sigh of relief.
“Great Scot!” he said: “how you frightened me! I thought it was the missis!”
PORT FAIRY GAZETTE 23rd December 1918