

In Black and White
Herald Sun
From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.
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Oct 13, 2021 • 35min
The real life raiders of the lost ark - Part 1
Author Graham Addison recounts a swashbuckling tale of Aussie thrillseekers, secret codes hidden in the Bible, aristocrats, psychics, bribery, gun-running, riots, and a deadly curse. This is the first in a two part series on the real life raiders of the lost ark. More at: https://grahamaddison.com/ Like the show? Get backgrounders and more at http://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 2021 • 34min
The Warrego Range horror
When two bush bandits cornered and killed two men including a police officer in the wilds of central Queensland, the murders were just the start of the grisly tale. More info at: https://www.gravetales.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2021 • 19min
When fear ruled the farms
As young Aussie men fought in the trenches of WW1, a rural Queensland pastor found his war was closer to home.Christian Seybold was accused of preaching pro-German sentiment and found himself a virtual prisoner of war in his own country.Like the show? Read more at https://heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 2021 • 34min
O'Reilly's jungle rescue
When a plane full of men went missing in the early days of Australian aviation, it was one wily bushman who saved the day. Like In Black and White? Go to: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/in-black-and-white Learn more about Grave Tales: https://www.gravetales.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 2021 • 32min
Triumph to tragedy: A hero fighter pilot’s senseless death
WWII squadron leader John Jackson was needlessly killed in what author Michael Veitch calls one of the most tragic stories of the RAAF’s 100-year history. Read more tales of adventure at https://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw More about Michael Veitch at: https://www.hachette.com.au/michael-veitch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2021 • 44min
A fighter ace's jungle escape
Author Michael Veitch joins the show to tell Jen the remarkable story of John Jackson, a WW2 flyboy who survived being shot down, only to find himself stuck behind enemy lines in New Guinea. Read more tales of adventure at https://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw More about Michael Veitch at: https://www.hachette.com.au/michael-veitch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2021 • 28min
The luckiest man on the track
Over 40 years ago, in the golden age of racing, a punter named Kev Cain reached in his pocket and placed a $6 bet. By the end of the day he was sitting on $86000. This is the story of one of Australia's luckiest streaks. Like the show? Go to https://www.heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more Get more info about Andrew Rule's book at: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760987718/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 2021 • 36min
The godfather of 'goon'
RAAF gunner turned winemaker Colin Gramp wasn't the inventor of the famous bag in a box wine, but his brand Orlando was instrumental in bringing it to the homes, parks and beaches of everyday Australians. Like In Black and White? get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 2021 • 40min
Pistols at dawn: How a gentlemen’s duel turned into a bumbling farce
Satisfaction was demanded when two of Melbourne's finest lined up to settle their differences. But the result was a comic mess. Like the show? get features, backgrounders and more at https://heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2021 • 31min
Dr Smith's STD museum
As Melbourne boomed with gold rush cash, one medic found an ingenious way to spruik his venereal disease cures. Get background to this story and much more at https://heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


