In 1944 a man was jailed for the horrific murder of the “Pyjama Girl”. But startling evidence suggests police got it wildly wrong, and now the woman’s identity – and her killer – may never be known. Read more here. 
 

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.

In 1944 a man was jailed for the horrific murder of the “Pyjama Girl”. But startling evidence suggests police got it wildly wrong, and now the woman’s identity – and her killer – may never be known. Read more here.

Pyjama Girl mystery

When nearly 800 malnourished convicts set off for Botany Bay on the First Fleet, no-one expected them all to survive.

When nearly 800 malnourished convicts set off for Botany Bay on the First Fleet, no-one expected them all to survive.

But thanks to the heroic efforts of head physician John White, the prisoners had a better hope of survival than they would have if they stayed at home.

Jim Haynes returns to the show to tell the tale.

When nearly 800 malnourished convicts set off for Botany Bay on the First Fleet, no-one expected them all to survive.
But thanks to the heroic efforts of head physician John White, the prisoners had a better hope of survival than they would have if they stayed at home.
Jim Haynes returns to the show to tell the tale.

Saviour of the fleet

He may have inspired one of our country's most famous ballads, but far from the romantic image of a wild and dashing bushranger, John Donohoe was a criminal hell-bent on violence.

He may have inspired one of our country's most famous ballads, but far from the romantic image of a wild and dashing bushranger, John Donohoe was a criminal hell-bent on violence. Author and entertainer Jim Haynes joins the show with more. Information about Jim's book at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-&-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370

He may have inspired one of our country's most famous ballads, but far from the romantic image of a wild and dashing bushranger, John Donohoe was a criminal hell-bent on violence. Author and entertainer Jim Haynes joins the show with more. Information about Jim's book at: <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-&amp;-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-%26-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700517035758000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3WcU8J396nbmyXTELxz4Qu">https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-&amp;-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370</a>

The cold-blooded colonial boy

Adelaide Ironside became a celebrated painter in Europe, where she was known as 'the Australian flower'.

Adelaide Ironside's life was as improbable as her name. She held court with princes, poets, and the Pope. She became a celebrated painter in Europe, where she was known as 'the Australian flower'. But it was an act of creativity in the midst of the Crimean War when Sydneysiders feared a Russian invasion that first made her famous.

Historian Kiera Lindsey joins the show with more.

More about Lindsey's book 'Wild Love' at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-9781760296759/

Adelaide Ironside's life was as improbable as her name. She held court with princes, poets, and the Pope. She became a celebrated painter in Europe, where she was known as 'the Australian flower'. But it was an act of creativity in the midst of the Crimean War when Sydneysiders feared a Russian invasion that first made her famous.
Historian Kiera Lindsey joins the show with more.
More about Lindsey's book 'Wild Love' at: <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-9781760296759/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-9781760296759/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699948159388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2icoXzsHCPIea_FWAdTaZ0">https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-9781760296759/</a>

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