Don Martin and Ernie Manning reminiscences on the days of SP Bookmaking

Don Martin and Ernie Manning reminiscences on the days of SP Bookmaking

Remember When – an entertaining romp through bygone days every Sunday night. Join Harvey Deegan and guests as they bring history and our heritage back to life.

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The History of SP Bookmaking in Perth with Don Martin and Ernie Manning

Richard Offen  - Historian, Author, Broadcaster

History of Board Games

Richard Offen&nbsp; -&nbsp;Historian, Author, Broadcaster
History of Board Games

Historian Richard Offen, 22 February 2026

Mat McLachlan Historian

Bombing of Darwin (19 February 1942)
On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack by the Japanese. The first air raid on Darwin involved over 260 enemy aircraft. They bombed military bases, the town and the harbour sinking several ships including a US destroyer. Hundreds of people were killed and wounded.
During this air attack, an Australian soldier shot down a Japanese Zero (fighter plane), and the plane crash landed on Melville Island where the pilot was the first Japanese soldier taken Prisoner of War by Australia. He was incarcerated in Cowra NSW, and was instrumental in the Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout that occurred in August 1944.
The Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942 was the first of 64 air raids on Darwin, the last occurring on 12 November 1943.
As well as the air attacks on Darwin, throughout 1942 and 1943 there were additional air attacks on northern Australia, including Katherine in the Northern Territory, Townsville and Mossman in Queensland, Horn Island in the Torres Strait and  Wyndham, Port Hedland and Derby in Western Australia. In total, there were 97 air attacks on northern Australia.
The first air attack on Darwin was by far the largest. Most raids were carried out with forces of 30 to 40 fighters and bombers, with smaller operations by groups of under a dozen Japanese aircraft.

Mat McLachlan Historian
Bombing of Darwin (19 February 1942)
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<li aria-level="1">On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack by the Japanese. The first air raid on Darwin involved over 260 enemy aircraft. They bombed military bases, the town and the harbour sinking several ships including a US destroyer. Hundreds of people were killed and wounded.</li>
<li aria-level="1">During this air attack, an Australian soldier shot down a Japanese Zero (fighter plane), and the plane crash landed on Melville Island where the pilot was the first Japanese soldier taken Prisoner of War by Australia. He was incarcerated in Cowra NSW, and was instrumental in the Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout that occurred in August 1944.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942 was the first of 64 air raids on Darwin, the last occurring on 12 November 1943.</li>
<li aria-level="1">As well as the air attacks on Darwin, throughout 1942 and 1943 there were additional air attacks on northern Australia, including Katherine in the Northern Territory, Townsville and Mossman in Queensland, Horn Island in the Torres Strait and&nbsp; Wyndham, Port Hedland and Derby in Western Australia. In total, there were 97 air attacks on northern Australia.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The first air attack on Darwin was by far the largest. Most raids were carried out with forces of 30 to 40 fighters and bombers, with smaller operations by groups of under a dozen Japanese aircraft.</li>
</ul>

Historian Mat McLachlan on the Bombing of Darwin, 22 February 2026

Ernie Manning  - Racing Historian

WA Racing Hall of Fame 

with

Steve Butler - Corporate Affairs Manager Racing WA

And

John Hunt - Racing Commentator

Ernie Manning&nbsp; - Racing Historian
WA Racing Hall of Fame&nbsp;
with
Steve Butler - Corporate Affairs Manager Racing WA
And
John Hunt - Racing Commentator

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