Part 2

Part 3 A witness to the Russell Street bombing

Bill Ayes is a former crime journo who was at the right place at the very worst time, when a group  of criminals tried to blow up Victoria Police HQ.

WARNING: Disturbing content. Bill Ayes is a former crime journo who was at the right place at the very worst time, when a group  of criminals tried to blow up Victoria Police HQ.
He talks with Andrew about being in the building when the blast happened, and what happened after.

Read Bill's first person account at:

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WARNING: Disturbing content. Bill Ayes is a former crime journo who was at the right place at the very worst time, when a group&nbsp; of criminals tried to blow up Victoria Police HQ. He talks with Andrew about being in the building when the blast happened, and what happened after.
Read Bill's first person account at:
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Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors., sihnes a light on the dark corners of Australian life.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton. 

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.&nbsp;

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

A witness to Melbourne's worst bombing

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