The Ghost of Bentley’s Hill
In
the Southern Flinders Ranges, only 4.5km’s from Wirrabara is a local landmark
named “Bentley’s Hill”.
The hill is thought to be named
after the Bentley family who owned the land in the region back in the late
1800’s.
Mrs Bentley died very suddenly,
much to the surprise of friends and family. Her funeral was held very hastily and she was buried.
A rumour took hold in the local area that her death may not have been accidental. The Police began inquiries, which led the detectives to exhume Mrs Bentley’ body. Upon inspection of the body, it became evident that Mrs Bentley had been smothered to death.
A rumour took hold in the local area that her death may not have been accidental. The Police began inquiries, which led the detectives to exhume Mrs Bentley’ body. Upon inspection of the body, it became evident that Mrs Bentley had been smothered to death.
Mr
Bentley was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife. He was released
on bail, and absconded, never to be seen or heard of again.
It has
been said, that the ghost of Mrs Bentley haunts the property upon which she was
killed, and is seen around the anniversary of her murder. It is reported that
whenever her spirit is about, the water in the creek will refuse to flow!
Mrs
Bentley is buried in the Mount Remarkable Cemetery.
Whilst
there may be truth to the story, I have not, as of yet, found a newspaper
article or police report that confirms the arrest of Mr Bentley, nor the murder
of Mrs Bentley... to be continued...
©2015 Allen Tiller
©2015 Allen Tiller
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