The First To Fight — Part One

The First To Fight — Part One

Eighty years ago this week, World War II began when England declared war on Germany in response to the Nazi invasion of Poland. Within 48 minutes of the war starting, RAF Bomber Command launched its first mission. For Australians in the RAF, the fight was on — and James Brough from Tasmania would be among the first to take on the Luftwaffe. This forgotten hero's story is told for the first time in this episode. For more information: www.forgottenaustralia.com and www.facebook.com/forgottenoz

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The Human Glove Mystery – Part Two

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The Human Glove Mystery – Part One

On release for the first time since 2021, this classic true crime tale is up there with the Shark Arm and Pyjama Girl cases as a Depression-era shocker. On Christmas Day 1933, the discovery of a decay...

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Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Four: The Gallows of Gay Hate

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Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Three: Posing With Pistols

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Three: Posing With Pistols

After having their photos taken holding hands and pointing pistols at each other, Ned and Charlie head for the Treasury Gardens. Only one will emerge alive – to face a fate worse than death as their p...

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Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Two: Romeo & Romeo

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part Two: Romeo & Romeo

In 1871-1872, Ned Feeney and Charlie Marks were more than friends in a Melbourne where acting on homosexual desire might get you hanged. Using their letters to each other, we explore the mysteries of ...

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Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part One: We Die Together

Murder in the Treasury Gardens – Part One: We Die Together

In 1872, Australia was shocked by a shooting in Melbourne’s Treasury Gardens. One man lay dead, the other lay nearby smoking a cigar. What had led these best friends to point their guns at each other?...

12 Feb 202446min

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The City Bank Axe Murders – Part Two

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