Gordan Parker and his Japanese bride Cherry's love story changed immigration in Australian

As Japan lay defeated in 1946, Australian troops joined the Allies in occupation and rebuilding. And it was here a young Digger named Gordon Parker met a Hiroshima survivor named Cherry - and fell head over heels. Their story is told by their granddaughter - author and screenwriter Alli Parker.
More about Alli Parker's book: At the Foot Of The Cherry Tree

As Japan lay defeated in 1946, Australian troops joined the Allies in occupation and rebuilding. And it was here a young Digger named Gordon Parker met a Hiroshima survivor named Cherry - and fell head over heels. Their story is told by their granddaughter - author and screenwriter Alli Parker. <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460715925/at-the-foot-of-the-cherry-tree/">More about Alli Parker's book: At the Foot Of The Cherry Tree</a>

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

In Black and White

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

Love amongst the bombs and blossoms - Part 1

In Black and White podcast: Letitia Leake

During World War I, Letitia Leake may have looked like a proper and patriotic English lady. But her childhood - half a world away - was a saga of alleged murder, infidelity, bigamy and corruption. Professor Carol Grbich, co-author of The Accidental Heiress, joins the show with more.

During World War I, Letitia Leake may have looked like a proper and patriotic English lady. But her childhood - half a world away - was a saga of alleged murder, infidelity, bigamy and corruption. Professor Carol Grbich, co-author of The Accidental Heiress, joins the show with more.

To order the book, visit www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au

Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

During World War I, Letitia Leake may have looked like a proper and patriotic English lady. But her childhood - half a world away - was a saga of alleged murder, infidelity, bigamy and corruption. Professor Carol Grbich, co-author of The Accidental Heiress, joins the show with more.
To order the book, visit <a href="http://www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718067513252000&amp;usg=AOvVaw046Ctq43QCTjBSV-niTRRj">www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au</a>
Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: <a href="http://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718067513252000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06ejE5cfuDAHoTQcg-D2zJ">heraldsun.com.au/ibaw</a>

A very tangled birthright: Part 1

In Black And White Podcast: How Mad Dog Morgan went from hero to villain

How Mad Dog Morgan went from hero to villain

Before Ned Kelly, the bushranger that most struck fear into the hearts of lawmen was Dan Morgan.

And while he started out as a champion of the downtrodden, Morgan became increasingly unhinged and dangerous, and was once named the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush.

Historian Aidan Phelan joins the show with more.



More on Phelan's research and books: https://aguidetoaustralianbushranging.com/

Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

Before Ned Kelly, the bushranger that most struck fear into the hearts of lawmen was Dan Morgan.
And while he started out as a champion of the downtrodden, Morgan became increasingly unhinged and dangerous, and was once named the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush.
Historian Aidan Phelan joins the show with more.
 
More on Phelan's research and books: https://aguidetoaustralianbushranging.com/
Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

Love amongst the bombs and blossoms - Part 1

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