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

<p>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></p>

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. 

<p>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. </p>

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

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