DIARY OF A GHOST HUNTER

  Have you seen Fisher's Ghost? 180 years of the Fisher's Ghost Legend The following articles appeared in the Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser, Wednesday 21 June 2006. (p. 2, p. 135, p.136.) When things go bad, blame Fred. It's the anniversary of Frederick Fisher's murder and the start of Campbelltown's most enduring legend. And yes, 180 years on, 'Fred' is still as active as ever, long time ghost writer Jeff McGill reports. Does the ghost of Fred Fisher really walk among us today? Certainly. And I say that not only as a proud Campbelltonian, but someone who has seen and heard too many weird things. It started during my childhood when I recall sitting on the banks of Fishers Ghost Creek as dad and mum recited colourful tales of the wily spectre. They, like me, are true believers. And we're not alone. True believers cross all barriers and professions in Campbelltown. Most of our stories follow a similar theme: whenever our mysterious ectoplasm is happy e