Ypres VC hero returned to fight in World War II
The Anzac forces at Broodseinde, near Ypres in Flanders, had a secret weapon in the unstoppable Walter Peeler.
Today In History
Engineer genius Julius a good bet for punters
A century ago this week punters at Randwick enjoyed a leap into the future.
Glam rocker Bolan lived for stardom
The last time they were together, David Bowie cracked a broad grin when his exuberant pal and rival fell from the stage as TV cameras filmed Marc Bolan’s final public performance.
Secret of luxury liner’s war service tragedy
The arrival of giant Cunard liner Queen Mary in Sydney in early 1940 was supposed to be a closely guarded military secret, but newspapers wrote of her impending visit, also noting deep dredging near a harbour wharf.
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Dapper general rose to greatness
ONE of our greatest generals in World War I was born in Ireland and served in parliament before heading into battle.
Con man grew rich as wife slaved
WALTER Keane was a renowned artist who made millions with his work. The only problem was the paintings were really produced by his wife, a woman he forced to slave away while he enjoyed the spotlight.
Fad diets as old as battle of the bulge
THERE have been many fad diets in history purporting to be simple, logical ways to shave off the flab. The fact new ones are still created today speaks volumes for fad diets everywhere.
Debonair Englishman fell in love with Australia
A SOPHISTICATED, immaculately dressed British import, came to Australia for a two-year contract and ended up making the country his home.
When unlucky numbers came up a war awaited
WHEN the wooden balls began dropping from the barrel 50 years ago this week, there were many people who were hoping that this was one lottery in which their number wouldn’t come up.
Aussie fitness gurus go from fit to wealthy
MICHELLE Bridges is not the first Australian woman to have made a name or a fortune telling people how to stay fit.
Money can’t buy the yeti or Loch Ness monster
BILLIONAIRE philanthropist Paul Allen has announced that he has found the wreck of the Japanese battleship Musashi. He is just the latest rich man to use his fortune to fund his obsession.
Hayne joins small group to have played in NFL
JARRYD Hayne has signed with the San Francisco 49ers, following in the footsteps of a very select few from Australia to have played at the elite level in the US.
From battling Aborigines to Abba’s arrival
ON this day in history men die in clashes with Aborigines, Graham Kennedy horrifies television viewers with his crow call and Abba mania hits Sydney.
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