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The Strathfield Massacre

The Strathfield Massacre

Update: 2025-07-07
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Before the infamous Port Arthur Massacre, an often forgotten massacre took place in the quiet suburb of Strathfield Sydney on August 17, 1991. In just minutes, Wade Frankum killed seven people and injured six others before taking his own life. The Strathfield Massacre stunned Australia and became a pivotal moment that helped spark national conversations about gun control, mental health and public safety.

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