The Only Woman Executed in South Australia

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Locked Up With History

Deb Robinson

19 episodes

5 days ago

Have you ever wanted to know about colonial gaols and the men, women, and children incarcerated there? Or perhaps executions, escapes, historical murders, urban legends, ghost stories, and much more. Then join Deb from the National Crime & Justice Museum at the Geelong Gaol and Twisted History team as we step back in time and explore the darker side of Victoria's history so those who have come before us are not forgotten or ignored. Once you have listened to the episode, join us on our Locked up with History webpage for more information, photos and to ask whatever questions you have!

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The Only Woman Executed in South Australia - Elizabeth Woolcock

Locked Up With History

25 minutes 29 seconds

7 months ago

The Only Woman Executed in South Australia - Elizabeth Woolcock

In December 1873, 25-year-old Elizabeth Woolcock walked to the portable gallows in the laneway of the Adelaide Gaol wearing a simple white frock and carrying a posy of flowers.

She was to be judicially executed for the supposed murder of her husband Thomas Woolcock in the mining area of Moonta, South Australia. But was she actually guilty?

Elizabeth's life was one of lifelong trauma, her life touching on the Eureka Stockade, sexual assault and drug use. But did she deserve to die for her alleged crime in a time when she was unable to speak in her own defence.

This is the story of Elizabeth Woolcock