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It seemed like science fiction at the time, but in the late 1800s one scientist and his team ventured forth into the deep Outback to connect Australia to the world.

Author Adam Courtenay rejoins the show to tell the extraordinary tale of Charles Todd. 

 

Learn more about the tale in Courtenay's book, Mr Todd's Marvel, at:

https://www.woodslanepress.com.au/collections/author-adam-courtenay
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The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars.

 

Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm.

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars.

Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm.If you or anyone you know needs help:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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Throughout the decades of AFL and VFL history, there have been many coaching greats.

But only one could boast a perfect record.

AFL historian Col Hutchinson joins the show to introduce us to Charlie Clymo, the man who coached the Cats to the 1931 flag, and then disappeared.
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On a special Good Friday edition of the show, we conclude our three-part deep dive into the history of the Royal Children's Hospital and the long-running Good Friday Appeal. Today we talk to Penny Fowler, the granddaughter of Sir Keith and Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and the chairman of the Good Friday Appeal, about her family's deep connection with the event, and what's in its future.

Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for features and more.

Learn more about the Good Friday Appeal and how to donate:https://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/
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This week, in the lead-up to the 93rd Good Friday Appeal, we do a three-part deep dive into the history of Melbourne's beloved Royal Children's Hospital and the long-running Good Friday Appeal. Today, we speak again with Melbourne historian Peter Yule, author of an amazing book called The Royal Children's Hospital: A history of faith, science and love, about the origins of one of Victoria's most important institutions.Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for features and more.

Learn more about the Good Friday Appeal and how to donate:https://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/
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