When convict banter baffled judges in early colonial Australia, they turned to James Hardy Vaux, who  published a dictionary of slang - that included many words still in use today.

Like In Black and White? Read more at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

When convict banter baffled judges in early colonial Australia, they turned to James Hardy Vaux, who  published a dictionary of slang - that included many words still in use today.

Like In Black and White? Read more 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

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