In Black and White: History unearthed

Jen Kelly and this week's guest tell another compelling tale from Australia's rich past.

The coastwatchers of World War 2 were civilians who weren’t paid and received no military training. But when Japan invaded Papua New Guinea, they were called into service to spy on the enemy.

And one of their number, in partnership with a wealthy widow, managed to pull off one of the biggest and most daring rescues in Australian military history. Author  Michael Veitch  tells their extraordinary story.

Read more about Michael's book at: https://www.hachette.com.au/michael-veitch/
Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

The coastwatchers of World War 2 were civilians who weren’t paid and received no military training. But when Japan invaded Papua New Guinea, they were called into service to spy on the enemy.
And one of their number, in partnership with a wealthy widow, managed to pull off one of the biggest and most daring rescues in Australian military history. Author  Michael Veitch  tells their extraordinary story. Read more about Michael's book at: <a href="https://www.hachette.com.au/michael-veitch/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hachette.com.au/michael-veitch/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662624468177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aE2-hj3Nrx4UTJvaOp43_">https://www.hachette.com.au/michael-veitch/</a> Like the show? Get more at <a href="https://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662624468178000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QKnzj3L-h0X4Tebe8EpW6">https://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw</a>

Host Jen Kelly talks with experts and historians to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. 

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

A podcast miniseries about Melbourne's forgotten characters. Presented by the Herald Sun

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