DIARY OF A GHOST HUNTER

Callan Park - NSW ARCHIVES Callan Park, located in Lilyfield, Sydney, is a site rich in history and folklore, known for its heritage-listed buildings and tales of hauntings. Historical Overview Originally inhabited by the Wangal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the area was later developed into the Garry Owen Estate in 1839 by Crown Solicitor John Ryan Brenan. In 1874, the New South Wales government acquired the estate to establish the Callan Park Hospital for the Insane, which opened in 1878. The hospital was designed following the Kirkbride Plan, emphasizing moral therapy and the therapeutic value of natural surroundings. The facility operated under various names, including Callan Park Mental Hospital and Rozelle Hospital, until its closure in 2008 . 👻 Haunting Legends Callan Park is reputed to be one of Sydney's most haunted locations. Legends speak of over 1,000 former patients buried in unmarked graves on the grounds, with some accounts suggesting the hospital ...