Janet Clarke was a Melbourne socialite who played an integral role in the creation  of cricket's most prestigious trophy, The Ashes. But over her colourful life, she was involved in causes as diverse as women's health and the location of Ned Kelly's armour. Read more In Black and White at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/IBAW 
 

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

In Black and White

Janet Clarke was a Melbourne socialite who played an integral role in the creation  of cricket's most prestigious trophy, The Ashes. Bu...

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