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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Acclaimed saga re-opened bitter wounds
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Father of the pill became patron of young artists
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No fairytale ending for animator’s Disney career
AN insult ended the creative partnership behind the Disney company’s best loved movies.
Kaftan-wearing crooner Roussos wooed the world
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Olympic Games spirit inspired Australian journalism legend Harry Gordon
THE late Harry Gordon had a varied career in journalism before turning to writing histories, and a role as official historian to the Australian Olympic Committee.
Lake was once western Sydney’s Bondi Beach
WHEN summer heat hit the city from the 1920s to the ’60s residents of Western Sydney headed straight for Lake Parramatta.
Kings counted birthdays in the thousands Sumerian kings counted birthdays in the thousands
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