Harry Houdini takes flight in Diggers Rest

Harry Houdini takes flight near Diggers Rest 100 years ago.
05 Mar 10  On the morning of March 18, 1910, Houdini kissed his wife Bess, climbed into his Voisin, took off and flew at a height of 30metres (100 feet) for three minutes. Houdini was a master showman and, knowing the value of publicity, the momentous event was photographed, recorded on motion picture cameras and reported.
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A day at Lady Elliot Island
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A day at Lady Elliot Island

25 May 12 | Photos from Lady Elliot Eco Island, Barrier Reef.
Queensland wins Origin
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Queensland wins Origin

24 May 12 | Photos of last night's State of Origin match in Melbourne.
Egyptian elections
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Egyptian elections

24 May 12 | Photos of voters at the Egyptian elections.
The dark side of the Gap
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The dark side of the Gap

24 May 12 | Photos of the dark side of Sydney's scenic 'Gap'.
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23 May 12 | bfl football melton v lake wendouree
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rdfl football rockbank v riddell

23 May 12 | rdfl football rockbank v riddell
rdfl netball centrals v romsey
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rdfl netball centrals v romsey

23 May 12 | rdfl netball centrals v romsey
BFL Netball - Melton v Lake Wendouree
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BFL Netball - Melton v Lake Wendouree

23 May 12 | BFL Netball - Melton v Lake Wendouree
BFL Football - Bacchus Marsh v Sunbury
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BFL Football - Bacchus Marsh v Sunbury

23 May 12 | BFL Football - Bacchus Marsh v Sunbury
The Olympic flame's journey around the UK
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The Olympic flame's journey around the UK

23 May 12 | Photos of the Olympic flame's journey around the UK.
Rugby Union - Wyndham City v Melton
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Rugby Union - Wyndham City v Melton

22 May 12 | Rugby Union - Wyndham City v Melton
Japan's solar eclipse
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Japan's solar eclipse

21 May 12 | Photos of Japan's firs solar eclipse in 25 years.
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