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

Craig Collie

Major Hashida's Notebook

In January 1941, the dapper, slightly built Major Hashida arrived at Circular Quay carrying only a small suitcase. It was eleven months before Pearl Harbor and a year before the attack on Sydney Harbour.

Japan was claiming to be neutral in the war. Believing there were no grounds to prevent Hashida from landing, the Army consulted its intelligence section, which proposed that he be 'closely shepherded' with a strict watch on his movements.

He was met by Japanese businessmen and consular officials and made his way around the country, stopping at each major city and gathering pieces of intelligence on everything from Australia's fortifications to its car industry. But what was the true purpose of his mission?

In Major Hashida's Notebook, acclaimed author Craig Collie has used Hashida's own diaries, along with military and police archives, to tell the long-buried story of one of the most intriguing espionage

Craig Collie
Major Hashida's Notebook
In January 1941, the dapper, slightly built Major Hashida arrived at Circular Quay carrying only a small suitcase. It was eleven months before Pearl Harbor and a year before the attack on Sydney Harbour.
Japan was claiming to be neutral in the war. Believing there were no grounds to prevent Hashida from landing, the Army consulted its intelligence section, which proposed that he be 'closely shepherded' with a strict watch on his movements.
He was met by Japanese businessmen and consular officials and made his way around the country, stopping at each major city and gathering pieces of intelligence on everything from Australia's fortifications to its car industry. But what was the true purpose of his mission?
In&nbsp;Major Hashida's Notebook, acclaimed author Craig Collie has used Hashida's own diaries, along with military and police archives, to tell the long-buried story of one of the most intriguing espionage

Major Hashida's Notebook, Craig Collie, 30 August 2026

Kris Williams (CBCA WA Board Member & Committee Member. Former CBCA WA President)

 It's the 80th Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Awards this year (the awards were announced Friday 21 August ).

Kris Williams (CBCA WA Board Member &amp; Committee Member. Former CBCA WA President)
&nbsp;It's the 80th Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Awards this year (the awards were announced Friday 21 August ).

CBCA WA's Kris Williams, 30 August 2026

Ernie Manning -  Racing Historian

Patrick Bartley - Veteran Melbourne racing writer Melbourne Cup carnivals he has reported on – and his predictions for the forthcoming Melbourne spring carnival which is launching.

Ted Martinvich - Trainer  in his 80s, has been awarded the Spirit Of WA Racing Award for his services to WA racing

Ernie Manning&nbsp;- &nbsp;Racing Historian
Patrick Bartley - Veteran Melbourne racing writer Melbourne Cup carnivals he has reported on &ndash; and his predictions for the forthcoming Melbourne spring carnival which is launching.
Ted Martinvich - Trainer &nbsp;in his 80s, has been awarded the Spirit Of WA Racing Award for his services to WA racing

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