This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. 

 

Sarah Boyd immigrated from Scotland to Sydney in 1923. It was there, where she and an accomplice committed an unthinkable decision.

 

What's even more terrifying, is that it was a decision that wasn't uncommon for women living in Sydney, Australia at the time. In fact, it was one of only a handful of difficult options faced by many women.

 

BUY Tanya Bretherton's bookThe Suitcase Baby.

 

For Support: 

Lifeline on 13 11 14

 

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

 

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

 

CREDITS:

Host:Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here 

Guests:  Tanya Bretherton

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

 

GET IN TOUCH:

 

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Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It&rsquo;s a shortened version of this week&rsquo;s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.&nbsp;
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Sarah Boyd immigrated from Scotland to Sydney in 1923. It was there, where she and an accomplice committed an unthinkable decision.
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What's even more terrifying, is that it was a decision that wasn't uncommon for women living in Sydney, Australia at the time. In fact, it was one of only a handful of difficult options faced by many women.
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<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6176c7cab67d9bde53f7eee6/episodes/booktopia.kh4ffx.net/g1oANA">BUY</a> Tanya Bretherton's book <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6176c7cab67d9bde53f7eee6/episodes/booktopia.kh4ffx.net/g1oANA">The Suitcase Baby</a>.
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For Support:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> &nbsp;on 13 11 14
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/">13 YARN</a> on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
&nbsp;
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host:<a href="https://www.miafreedman.com/"> </a>Meshel Laurie. You can find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meshel_laurie/?hl=en">Instagram&nbsp;</a>
Co-Host: <a href="https://www.emilywebbcrime.com/">Emily Webb</a>. You can find her on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilywebbcrime/"> Instagram</a> here&nbsp;
Guests: &nbsp;Tanya Bretherton
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
&nbsp;
GET IN TOUCH:
&nbsp;
Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC
&nbsp;
Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/">https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/</a>
&nbsp;
Email the show at team@smartfella.com.au
&nbsp;
Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even more.

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.