Cockatoo Island.

Located smack bang in the middle of Sydney Harbour, with it's First Nations history lost to time (surely it's mere location would be cause for much significance), Cockatoo Island's first written history dates from 1839, where by the convicts who wound up there, were made to quarry sandstone from the island in order to build their own prison. 1871 saw the island's use change hands from penal colony, to an industrial school for girls, and a reformatory, before turning back to a prison in 1888 for another 10 years prior to goal time on the island ending for good. These days, Cockatoo Island makes use of it's unique, million-dollar setting, hosting high society functions, weddings, and providing a popular backdrop for many T.V shows. Listen on to find out about some of it's lesser-known history, and it's inhabitants who might never have left. Have a spooky story to share, or a haunted location for TOIH to investigate? What are you waiting for? Get in touch! tospsychic@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @turnsout_itshaunted the podcast @turnsout_shespsychic the podcast Faceboook @TOSPpodcast https://www.turnsoutshespsychic.com/ Presented by Tracey Dimech & Laura Turner. Produced, edited, & music by Matt Turner. Visit Tracey's website here a Australian Medium, Psychic & Spiritual Alignment Mentor https://www.traceydimech.com.au