* a collection of stories and memories, in no particular order, from the life and times of John Clarke, who served as a policeman in the Australian Police Force, a great practical joker, he also had a great affinity with people and wildlife, was a champion swimmer, snooker player, loved golf, still loves fishing and is also an artist. I hope you enjoy his recollections - cheers, karin (his daughter
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I used to love to go to Mel Ward's Museum at Medlow Bath. He was a real character with a white pointy beard and had the greatest collection of weird things, such as shrunken heads and deformed frogs in bottles. He would take a group through and suddenly start banging on a native drum and chanting. I used to take him specimens on my bike.
Australian Yowie Research Centre - re Mel Ward
Australian Folklore Unit Warren Fahey - re Mel Ward
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