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24 August 2026

Baffling high-country mystery as 85-year-old John Backham vanishes after dinner at Harrietville Hotel

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Baffling high-country mystery as 85-year-old John Backham vanishes after dinner at Harrietville Hotel

The 85-year-old was meant to meet his wife at home minutes after they parted ways. Instead, his car was spotted 85km away.

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