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The Fortune Tellers: Bondi's mysterious campers
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Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsIn the late 1800s, Bondi Beach witnessed the sensational arrival of a mysterious group of 'gypsies.' The group by sold goods and told fortunes, dressed in vibrant garb adorned with gold and silver. Reports varied, labeling them as Argentinian, Mexican, Greek, Spanish, or even early Lebanese hawkers. Their true identity remains a mystery, leaving behind only photos and news articles.TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
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Related placeBondi BeachRelated itemSpanish Gypsies Children camp at Bondi.Spanish Gypsies, Fortune Telling, Bondi.Subject - Geographical NameBondi BeachTaxonomySpecial Collections | Factsheets | Waverley People
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The Fortune Tellers: Bondi's mysterious campers. Waverley Council Library, accessed 13/01/2026, https://celebrating.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/40572