Others claimed that the Hessian soldier rose from the grave to lead the Hessian soldiers in a charge up nearby Chatterton hill, not knowing that the hill had already been taken by the British.

But that much straight hill running is never a good idea and could lead to injuries.

In New South Wales lies Broken Hill, whose silver, lead and zinc gave rise to a business that now, as BHP Billiton, is the world's largest mining company.