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This page groups search-ready records carrying the label “Ghost” in public source text or archive coding. It preserves a discovery term without treating the label as proof, a biological category, or a claim that distinct cultural traditions are interchangeable.

Search-ready records
329
Public sources
20
States / territories
8
Dated span
1861–2026

Terminology belongs to the cited public sources and may be historical, contested, culturally specific, or outdated.

Representative records — first 60

  1. ghost in Dead Man's Pass tree ghost#40822026 / Town of Gawler Council / SA / Ghost LegendsThe Town of Gawler self-drive tour states that Gawler Terrace passes the famous area known as Dead Man's Pass. The history behind the name came from Colonel Light and his surveyor discovering a body in a tree. The PDF a…
  2. ghost in Mix 104.9 FM studios ghost#40802026 / Territory Stories / NT / Ghost LegendsThe Northern Territory News item reported that announcers would be joined by Darwin's Most Haunted, broadcasting to find the ghosts haunting the building. It added that the ghost haunting the Mix 104.9 FM studios gets t…
  3. The spooky Aussie folklore of Fisher's Ghost#39802026 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / NSW / Ghost and Apparition AccountsThe spooky Aussie folklore of Fisher's Ghost The Legend of Fisher’s Ghost is one of Australia’s most intriguing tales of folklore. The Legend of Fisher’s Ghost is one of Australia’s most intriguing tales of folklore. Or…
  4. ghost in Adelaide Arcade history#27142026 / Adelaide Arcade / SA / Ghost and Apparition Accountsfor the Children’s University, your free Children’s History Tour brochure is waiting for you at the museum right now! Guided Tours A number of independent guided walking tours that include the Adelaide Arcade on their t…
  5. ghost in Adelaide Arcade history#27132026 / Adelaide Arcade / SA / Ghost and Apparition Accountsin at the Rundle Mall entrance moved homes many times before finally coming to rest in its current location? The Balconette at the Grenfell Street end was designed as an orchestral gallery where bands played, and grand…
  6. ghost in Adelaide Arcade history#27122026 / Adelaide Arcade / SA / Ghost and Apparition AccountsAdelaide’s Haunted Horizons has exclusive access to the Adelaide Arcade after dark… Join them to learn about Adelaide Arcade’s darker past, discover who our resident ghost is, and why he’s here.
  7. ghost in Adelaide Arcade history#27112026 / Adelaide Arcade / SA / Ghost and Apparition AccountsThe uniqueness of the Adelaide Arcade doesn’t reside solely with the retailers. Did you know the Arcade has its own Coat of Arms, visible beneath the domes? Or that the fountain at the Rundle Mall entrance moved homes m…
  8. The ghost of Governor Fiddimont#11522026 / J Ward Ararat / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsThe source recounts a J Ward guide's story about Governor George Fiddimont and reports footsteps associated with the Old Underground Kitchen after Fiddimont's death at the gaol.
  9. Ghost Tours at Port Arthur - Off Season Tasmania 2026#11512026 / Port Arthur Historic Site / TAS / Ghost LegendsThe source describes Port Arthur ghost tours as public place-linked ghost-story circulation associated with the historic site.
  10. Ghost! What Ghosts? Night Tour at Old Melbourne Gaol#11502026 / National Trust Victoria / VIC / Ghost LegendsThe source reports a public night tour at Old Melbourne Gaol focused on ghost narratives and haunted prison stories.
  11. Ghost Tour - Port Arthur Historic Site#11412026 / Port Arthur Historic Site / TAS / Ghost LegendsThe Port Arthur public page describes lantern-lit ghost tours and documented ghost stories associated with the historic site since 1870.
  12. Melbourne sites with horrific histories embrace a little spookiness this Halloween#42422025 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / VIC / Ghost LegendsMelbourne sites with horrific histories embrace a little spookiness this Halloween Melbourne sites with horrific histories embrace a little spookiness this Halloween Former Melbourne jail with a horrific history gets sp…
  13. Dark tourism on the rise in regional Australia#42362025 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost Legendsional Australia Dark tourism on the rise in regional Australia Dark tourism on the rise in regional Australia New research from the University of New England has pointed to a rise in 'dark tourism' in regional and rural…
  14. Tour guide shares ghost stories and chilling experiences from Port Arthur Historic Site#40482025 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsTour guide shares ghost stories and chilling experiences from Port Arthur Historic Site - ABC listen Skip to main content Skip to listen navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC listen Search Loading Program:…
  15. Dark tourism on the rise in regional Australia#39942025 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsDark tourism on the rise in regional Australia New research from the University of New England has pointed to a rise in 'dark tourism' in regional and rural Australia, with some towns choosing to bank on notoriety to at…
  16. Tour guide shares ghost stories and chilling experiences from Port Arthur Historic Site#39662025 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsTour guide shares ghost stories and chilling experiences from Port Arthur Historic Site The Port Arthur Historic Site ghost tour manager shares some chilling experiences visitors have reported. It's known as one of Aust…
  17. Hobart Drive#42372024 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost Legendsyou want to win tickets to the opening night of the Dark Mofo Winter Feast? Listen to Drive with Lucy Breaden this week! On Drive, Monday May 27: Is it ever ok to drop in on a friend, without notice, while passing by th…
  18. Old Adelaide Gaol gives former-Crows captain the creeps#42402023 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / SA / Ghost LegendsOld Adelaide Gaol gives former-Crows captain the creeps Old Adelaide Gaol gives former-Crows captain the creeps Old Adelaide Gaol gives former-Crows captain the creeps Old Adelaide Gaol gives former-Crows captain the cr…
  19. 'What is ethical and appropriate?': Should ghost tours be allowed at a former Tasmanian asylum?#39862023 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition Accounts'What is ethical and appropriate?': Should ghost tours be allowed at a former Tasmanian asylum? Children's Advocate Janet Presser says no. The ghost tours at Willow Court are marketed as 'hauntingly good, fun and educat…
  20. Tasmanian cultural heritage curator Elspeth Wishart reflects on a fascinating career#42382022 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost LegendsTasmanian cultural heritage curator Elspeth Wishart reflects on a fascinating career Tasmanian cultural heritage curator Elspeth Wishart reflects on a fascinating career From convict sites to the icy end of the earth, E…
  21. ghost in Settlers Inn Mrs Inkpen ghost#40762022 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / WA / Ghost LegendsJust down the road from Basil and his castle, guests at the Settlers Hotel have experienced their fair share of paranormal activity. The hotel's general manager, Stacey Slater, says long-time resident Mrs Inkpen likes t…
  22. ghost in Spooky stories from the Library#26982021 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsI may have caused people to think there had been a ghost when a volume I was updating fell off the balcony and landed on the floor in the La Trobe Reading Room with a resounding bang. I had to go all the way down and re…
  23. ghost in Spooky stories from the Library#26972021 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition Accounts‘Sadly, in 43 years at the Library I’ve never met a ghost or poltergeist. I have found things misfiled, but I assume humans not paying attention was the cause.
  24. ghost in Spooky stories from the Library#26952021 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsMy first night shift, I was told not to turn off all the lights before closing because some security guards were afraid of the ghost there.
  25. ghost in Spooky stories from the Library#26942021 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsI felt hot all over and fell to my knees as she continued to stare at me. I didn’t feel anything but sadness from this figure. It is hard to explain. She walked off into the wall and disappeared. I will never forget her…
  26. Launceston's Princess Theatre celebrates colourful history#40462020 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition Accounts'Freezing' performances and a 'ghost in the theatre': Launceston's Princess Theatre celebrates colourful history - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News…
  27. Ghost tales and grisly histories give 'haunted' buildings their scary appeal. Here's how#39992020 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / NSW / Ghost and Apparition AccountsGhost tales and grisly histories give 'haunted' buildings their scary appeal. Here's how Ever wondered why you feel creeped out in a haunted house, abandoned jail, or disused psychiatric institution? One sceptic has hea…
  28. Ghost tales and grisly histories give 'haunted' buildings their scary appeal. Here's how#39932020 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsGhost tales and grisly histories give 'haunted' buildings their scary appeal. Here's how Ever wondered why you feel creeped out in a haunted house, abandoned jail, or disused psychiatric institution? One sceptic has hea…
  29. What are Hobart's most famous ghost stories?#40572019 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsPolly died. "She was a young convict staff member who died when she was pregnant," she said. "She either was pushed or fell down the stairs." Polly, the reported ghost at Narryna House, was a young convict girl who is s…
  30. What are Hobart's most famous ghost stories?#40562019 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition Accountshotel staff a run for their money. "[Alex] still hangs around there and treats it like his castle on top the hill, despite the fact that he's been dead for over a century now," he said. "Alex died of natural causes. He…
  31. What are Hobart's most famous ghost stories?#40312019 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsWhat are Hobart's most famous ghost stories? - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home Curious Hobart What are Hobart's most famous ghost stories? Sh…
  32. What are Hobart's most famous ghost stories?#40162019 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsWhat are Hobart's most famous ghost stories? - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home Curious Hobart What are Hobart's most famous ghost stories? Sh…
  33. Faust — more than we bargained for?#39982019 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsFaust — more than we bargained for? We look at the origins of the Faustian bargain with Teddy Tahu Rhodes — Méphistophélès in the Opera Australia production of Gounod's Faust — and search for the ghost of Federici, who…
  34. Celebrating the history of the Theatre Royal.#39682018 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsCelebrating the history of the Theatre Royal. As the Theatre Royal in Hobart enters a period of refurbishment – it seems timely to reflect on Australia’s oldest working theatre and celebrate its rich past. Gae Williams…
  35. Ghost hunters conduct global seance via Facebook at Australia's 'oldest mental hospital'#42452017 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost LegendsGhost hunters conduct global seance via Facebook at Australia's 'oldest mental hospital' Ghost hunters conduct global seance via Facebook at Australia's 'oldest mental hospital' Ghost hunters hold Facebook seance at Aus…
  36. Haunted in Hobart#41162017 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsHaunted in Hobart Things can get rough if you call a spirit the g-word. Aneeta Kaitinis hosts tours with Hobart Paranomal Group. They've lined up a look at Oak House in Richmond, which she says is the most active site i…
  37. Ghost hunting in the Grand, one of SA's most haunted hotels#40142017 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / SA / Ghost and Apparition AccountsGhost hunting in the Grand, one of SA's most haunted hotels - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home Ghost hunting in the Grand, one of SA's most ha…
  38. ghost in Federici's ghost#27092017 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsState Library Victoria – Federici’s ghost Monday 22nd June 2026 Blog Home News Family matters All posts Collections New to the collection Family history events Research guides Research tips & tricks Training Websites Ou…
  39. ghost in Federici's ghost#27082017 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsEvery opening night, a seat in the Dress Circle at the Princess Theatre is left empty for Federici. It is a good luck sign if his ghost appears. [5]
  40. ghost in Federici's ghost#27072017 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsIt is said that Federici appears at night. Usually, he sits around the centre of the second or third row of the theatre’s dress circle. Sometimes he changes seats to watch the faces of the critics. Some say they have ob…
  41. ghost in Federici's ghost#27062017 / State Library Victoria / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsIn the years that followed, actors, stagehands and even patrons began reporting strange happenings at the Princess Theatre. Audience members reported odd lights flashing on and off during theatre performances. Stagehand…
  42. ghost in Burnie Arts Centre ghost stories#41802016 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost LegendsABC Northern Tasmania reported that most theatres have a ghost and that the Burnie Civic Centre, now the Burnie Arts and Function Centre, had a catalogue of strange happenings within a couple of years of opening in 1976.
  43. Adelaide Gaol guided tours return to historic site after long hiatus#42412015 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / SA / Ghost LegendsAdelaide Gaol guided tours return to historic site after long hiatus Adelaide Gaol guided tours return to historic site after long hiatus Adelaide Gaol guided history tours return Adelaide Gaol tours return Historical t…
  44. ghost in Bayview Hotel young woman ghost#40842015 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost LegendsABC reported on Stanley's historic Bayview Hotel and said the restorers had been told many tales of the hotel's past, including ghost stories. Sandra Parker said everyone calls the ghost a she and that she had heard sto…
  45. ghost in Spectrum Theatre convict ghost#40782015 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / WA / Ghost LegendsFrequent flooding and a convict ghost are all a part of the fabric of Albany's historic Spectrum Theatre, which has received a grant to undergo extensive restoration works.
  46. TV ghost buster Ben Hansen investigates Adelaide's popular haunts#40532015 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / SA / Ghost and Apparition AccountsTV ghost buster Ben Hansen investigates Adelaide's popular haunts - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home TV ghost buster Ben Hansen investigates A…
  47. ghost in Australian Ghost Stories#41492014 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Descriptive Belief RecordsABC Overnights asked whether listeners had seen a ghost, whether Australia is teeming with them, what ghosts have been seen throughout Australian history, who Australia's most famous ghost is, and where Australia's haun…
  48. Adelaide's notorious Z Ward asylum opens for after-dark ghost tours#40152014 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / SA / Ghost and Apparition AccountsAdelaide's notorious Z Ward asylum opens for after-dark ghost tours - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home Adelaide's notorious Z Ward asylum open…
  49. Drama over ghost documentary#42462013 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost LegendsDrama over ghost documentary Drama over ghost documentary Drama over ghost documentary Drama over ghost documentary Tasmania's anti-discrimination commissioner is investigating a documentary about paranormal activity at…
  50. ghost in Darwin Ambulance Centre resident ghost#40742013 / Territory Stories / NT / Ghost LegendsGhost Story - Part 2. A couple of years ago Vollie News ran a story about the ghost in the old Palmerston Ambulance Centre. The Darwin Ambulance Centre on Ross Smith Avenue also has its resident ghost. Paramedic reports…
  51. Ghost hunters check Tasmania's Franklin House for bumps in the night#40472013 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsGhost hunters check Tasmania's Franklin House for bumps in the night - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home Ghost hunters check Tasmania's Frankli…
  52. Faust's Ghost#39972013 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / VIC / Ghost and Apparition AccountsFaust's Ghost In 1888, Federici, the singer playing the part of Mephistopheles in Gounod's Faust, died on stage while descending into hell. And his ghost has haunted Melbourne's Princess Theatre ever since. So, is it fo…
  53. Ghosts by gaslight#46412011 / Open Library Search API / Ghost LegendsGhosts by gaslight Paranormal fiction Short stories Fiction, occult & supernatural Fiction, thrillers, suspense Steampunk fiction American Short stories Australian Short stories American literature Jack Dann; Nick Gever…
  54. The amazing Corrick collection#42492011 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / ACT / Ghost LegendsThe amazing Corrick collection The amazing Corrick collection The amazing Corrick collection The amazing Corrick collection An amazing archive of more than 130 films made at the turn of the century that were discovered…
  55. Council hires real-life 'ghost busters'#42472011 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost LegendsCouncil hires real-life 'ghost busters' Council hires real-life 'ghost busters' Council hires real-life 'ghost busters' Council hires real-life 'ghost busters' Paranormal investigators are checking out claims of superna…
  56. Ghost hunters haunt old mental asylum#39922011 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / TAS / Ghost and Apparition AccountsGhost hunters haunt old mental asylum Do you believe in ghosts or are you a sceptic? willow court ghost paranormal skeptic former mental asylum australian paranormal investigation unit derwent valley council
  57. The ghosts of Ashbury High#46512010 / Open Library Search API / Ghost LegendsThe ghosts of Ashbury High High schools Fiction Interpersonal relations Schools History Children's fiction Ghost stories Interpersonal relations, fiction Schools, fiction Australia, fiction Australia New South Wales Jac…
  58. Australian Ghost Stories#46362010 / Open Library Search API / Ghost LegendsAustralian Ghost Stories Various Wordsworth Editions Ltd
  59. Australia in the middle of a gold rush#42532010 / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / NSW / Ghost Legendsimmigrants. People came from the mother country, if you like, here. They came for a better life and they were prepared to endure almost anything to get it. And this is where they lived. They lived in their humble little…
  60. Paul Jennings Spookiest Stories#46442008 / Open Library Search API / Ghost LegendsPaul Jennings Spookiest Stories Child and youth fiction Children's stories, Australian Australian Ghost stories Paul Jennings Viking Books; Viking

This collection contains 329 search-ready records. The complete record set remains discoverable through the paginated public record index.