Number of posts: 17 Age: 19 Location: Australia Registration date: 2008-10-13
Subject: Walhalla: Interesting Facts Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:42 pm
A few interesting facts about the town of Walhalla...
'Walhalla' is derived from 'Valhalla', also known as the 'hall of the slain' in Nordic mythology.
The current population of Walhalla is made up of around 20 permanent residents.
It was originally founded as a gold-mining community in early 1863.
Several major public buildings including the Mechanics Institute and Star Hotel were destroyed in two fire events in 1944 and 1951 and a number of buildings were destroyed without being rebuilt.
In December 1998, Walhalla became the last mainland community in Australia to be connected to the electricity grid.
Ghostly figures and disembodied footsteps have been reported at the Long Tunnel Mine.
_________________ In times of great despair, you will find me laughing as the crimson demon devours your sweetest memories.
Number of posts: 43 Age: 50 Location: Australia , Victoria , La-Trobe~Valley Registration date: 2008-10-13
Subject: Some of My Views on Walhalla...! Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:20 pm
Um... I might just add a few interestings bits & Pieces on this location as well if I may...?
(ie): The Walhalla Cemetary is said to be one of the most Haunted in the Area... And in a Local Paper there was a Front page article a few years ago and a certain "Cursed?" Grave Site... (ie): Supposidly... If Anybody peers down into the Semi~Colapsed Grave , They are "Cursed" , Me thinks it might be a case of... "Suggestive Thought?" Perhaps...?
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Hi! No not suggestive thought, is the Mitchell plot and reads. Oh, let my sudden doom, A warning be to all, E'er whilst thou bendest o'er my tomb, Thou may as quickly fall.
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Subject: Walhalla: Interesting Facts 
Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:42 pm
That's some really creepy stuff. Welcome to S.T.E.P.S! I hope you enjoy your stay here and watch out for the occasional ghost. 
