In black and white podcast:  Doch Mckay a barrister and an ANZAC hero

Murdoch Mackay was the scion of Bendigo's finest - and his path to wealth and influence looked set when he was admitted to study law at only 16.

Murdoch Mackay was the scion of Bendigo's finest - and his path to wealth and influence looked set when he was admitted to study law at only 16.
But when war and leadership called, the young boy answered. And his story, and fate, would be told in the trenches of the Western front.
Historian and author Ross McMullin joins the show with more. Find out more about Ross at: https://rossmcmullin.com.au/

Like In Black and White? Get more at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/in-black-and-white

Murdoch Mackay was the scion of Bendigo's finest - and his path to wealth and influence looked set when he was admitted to study law at only 16. But when war and leadership called, the young boy answered. And his story, and fate, would be told in the trenches of the Western front. Historian and author Ross McMullin joins the show with more. Find out more about Ross at: <a href="https://rossmcmullin.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://rossmcmullin.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1681965758863000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1eVdWH6jZaseOEPGby5Tnr">https://rossmcmullin.com.au/</a> 
Like In Black and White? Get more at: <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/in-black-and-white" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/in-black-and-white&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1679539807419000&amp;usg=AOvVaw162jg7EQ3evoGz166JetrB">https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/in-black-and-white</a>

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. 

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

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