Searching for the Beaumont Children

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Australia's Most Famous Unsolved Mystery

By Alan J. Whiticker

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Searching for the Beaumont Children by Alan J. Whiticker delves into the mysterious disappearance of three siblings from an Australian beach in 1966. The book explores the exhaustive investigation, the various theories that emerged over the decades, and the lasting impact on the nation. It serves as an educational account of one of Australia's most haunting unsolved cases.
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You might like this book if you have an interest in true crime and historical mysteries. It offers an in-depth examination of one of Australia's most enduring unsolved cases, providing insights into investigative challenges and the societal impact of the case over the years.

On Wednesday, 26th January 1966, Australia Day, the three Beaumont children left their home in the Adelaide suburbs for a morning at the beach. By the end of the day the worst fears of every parent were realised when Jane, aged 9, Arnna, aged 7, and their four year old brother Grant, did not return home.

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On Wednesday, 26 January 1966, "Australia Day," the three Beaumont children left their home in the Adelaide suburb of Somerton Park for a morning at the beach.

By the end of the day, the worst fears of every Australian parent were realised when Jane, aged 9, her sister Arnna, 7, and their four-year-old brother, Grant, did not return home. The "Beaumont Children Case" remains Australia's most famous unsolved mystery.

The unknown fate of the three siblings has become an integral part of Australia's urban mythology. More than any other crime, the disappearance of the Beaumont children has become one of the defining events in the history of this country.

Searching for the Beaumont Children delves into this tragic and compelling story, uncovering the details and impact of this case on Australian society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781740311069

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 328

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Alan J. Whiticker Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Alan James Whiticker (born 1958), also Alan J. Whiticker is an Australian non-fiction author and publisher, with over 40 published books on history, sport, biography, true crime and lifestyle. He writes primarily on matters pertaining to the history of the sport's of rugby league and rugby union in Australia, he has also published works on subjects as diverse as classic film, the Wanda Beach Murders and an adaptation of Homer's Iliad.

Whiticker was born in Penrith, New South Wales. He attended St Dominic's College, Penrith and Nepean College of Advanced Education (now Western Sydney University), where he obtained a Diploma of Teaching in 1979 and a Bachelor of Education (Primary) in 1985. He later obtained his Masters Degree in Education (Administration) in 1997. Before writing full-time, he worked as a primary school teacher and assistant principal at Catholic schools in Western Sydney for 30 years, and lectured at Western Sydney University in 2008.