DIARY OF A GHOST HUNTER

May 26, 2025 If you’ve ever seen a paranormal team playing old-timey music in a haunted house or calling out names from the past, they might be using something called the Singapore Theory — even if they don’t know it by name! So, what is it? The Singapore Theory is the idea that we can encourage spirits to communicate by re-creating familiar environments from their time. In other words, if you make things feel like “home” to the ghost, they might be more willing to respond. This could mean: Playing music from the era the spirit lived in Wearing period-appropriate clothing Speaking in the style or language of the time Re-creating old scenes using furniture or props It’s a bit like triggering a memory — but for a spirit. Why is it important? Because it makes communication more natural. Imagine being a spirit from the 1800s. Suddenly, a bunch of modern people with strange gadgets barge in, asking questions in a way you don’t understand. Would you respond? Probably not. ...

                                                    Tucked away in the heart of South Australia lies one of the country's oldest and most haunted buildings: the Old Adelaide Gaol. With its weathered sandstone walls, foreboding architecture, and a legacy soaked in death and despair, the gaol (as it's traditionally spelled in Australia) is a magnet for ghost hunters, history buffs, and skeptics alike.  But what is it about this centuries-old prison that continues to stir whispers of the paranormal? A History Built on Punishment and Pain The Old Adelaide Gaol was officially opened in 1841 and operated until 1988, making it one of the longest continuously used prisons in Australian history.  Built to house South Australia's most hardened criminals, it quickly gained a reputation for its harsh conditions, severe punishments, and the frequent presence of...

  "Is my house haunted?" This question often arises when individuals experience unexplained phenomena such as strange noises, cold spots, or objects moving without apparent cause. People seek to understand whether these occurrences are signs of a haunting or have natural explanations. Before we jump to conclusions, let’s talk about what people usually report when they think their house is haunted. I’m talking about: Strange footsteps when no one’s home Doors opening or closing on their own Cold spots in warm rooms Lights flickering Feeling like someone’s watching you And of course… the classic: things moving with no explanation Sounds familiar? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. These experiences are unsettling, but they don’t automatically mean your house is haunted. Rule Out the Obvious One of the first things I tell people is this: Rule out the normal before you jump into the paranormal. We’ve gone into plenty of homes where faulty wiring caused the...

  Bloody Bridge , located in Kingston on Norfolk Island, is a historic structure entwined with a dark and intriguing legend from the island's convict era.   Built during the early 19th century by convict labor, the bridge spans a small stream that flows into Cemetery Bay. The Bloody Bridge - Norfolk Island According to local lore, the name "Bloody Bridge" originates from a gruesome event during its construction.It was originally built by the convicts so that they could cross the stream during flooding. It's said that an oppressive overseer relentlessly drove his convict work gang to the brink, leading them to retaliate by embedding a pickaxe in his skull .   Fearing punishment the convicts decided to wall up the body of the dead overseer into the bridge's stonework. Pretending to be ignorant when questioned about the man's sudden disappearance all well well for the work gang until the replacement overseer noticed blood oozing from the still wet mortar. The ta...

  Headless  Ghost. A N.S.W. Mystery. A correspondent writes to a  Sydney paper : — Many years ago a retired sea captain built a large house in  a lonely spot at the junction of Limeburners' Creek and Karuah River (Port Stephens), and therein reared a large family, After the old dad' went west,' most of the family being married, the house was taken by a fisherman with a large family.   At night they were disturbed by footsteps, doors opening and shutting, crockery rattling and on moonlight nights the figure of a woman without a bead would be observed. As three fierce dogs were kept, no stranger could approach unmolested. On one occasion one of the sons fired point- blank at the figure, without effect. The fisherman's family were away, and the house remained closed. One night some young fellows from Karuah were fishing close by.   A storm coming on they took refuge in the empty house. They propped a log against the door, and lo,  ...