In Black and White
In Black and White
Playlist by In Black and WhiteFrom 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 …Follow the podcast:
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The wild times of Sydney’s bohemian rebel - Part 2
Bee Miles was famous for her outrageous public acts of defiance, whether stopping a country train in its tracks to hitch a ride or emerging from the surf with knives strapped to her thighs. But a new book reveals the troubled mind of the woman once voted more famous than the prime minister. Autho…
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The wild times of Sydney’s bohemian rebel - Part 1
Bee Miles was famous for her outrageous public acts of defiance, whether stopping a country train in its tracks to hitch a ride or emerging from the surf with knives strapped to her thighs. But a new book reveals the troubled mind of the woman once voted more famous than the prime minister. Autho…
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The lizard sent by the gods - Part 2
As the Nazis closed in on the Anzacs on Crete during WWII, Maori captain Rangi Royal glimpsed what he believed was a sign from the Maori god of war. He saw what he thought was a tuatara - a rare lizard-like reptile found only in NZ - pointing its head over a cliff. And so he led his men over the st…
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The lizard sent by the gods - Part 1
As the Nazis closed in on the Anzacs on Crete during WWII, Maori captain Rangi Royal led a crazed bayonet charge at the enemy, which began with a terrifying haka. In Part 2, we will hear how Royal later saw what he believed was a sign from the Maori god of war while retreating - and led his men str…
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Evading the Nazis Part 2
After Reg Saunders and his comrades were left behind on Crete in WWII, he survived on the run for almost a year, living off his own wits and the extraordinary kindness of locals. Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? Learn more about the book here.
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Evading the Nazis Part 1
After Reg Saunders and his comrades were left behind on Crete in WWII, he survived on the run for almost a year, living off his own wits and the extraordinary kindness of locals. Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? Learn more about the book here.
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Love amongst the bombs and blossoms - Part 2
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…
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Love amongst the bombs and blossoms - Part 1
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. Mor…
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Purveyors of fine blood suckers
Among many bizarre practices in Melbourne's medical history, one job stood out as being particularly slimy: leech exporters. The director of the Old Treasury Building Museum, Margaret Anderson, explains the weird history behind the weird profession.
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The bumps of genius
Of all the pseudo-sciences to grip early Melbourne, phrenology, or the mapping of skulls to predict character traits, was one of the most bizarre - and macabre. Margaret Anderson, the director of the Old Treasury Building Museum, joins the show with more.
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