Talking History – The Aussie Legend Beloved By Diggers During WWI

In this interview episode, Dr Daniel Reynaud, author of The Man The Anzacs Revered, tells us about the colourful and incredibly brave AIF chaplain William McKenzie, who was a Salvation Army officer on the frontlines with the Diggers at Gallipoli and then on the Western Front. In his time, ‘Fighting Mac’ was beloved around Australia and the inspiration for many tall tales. But his truth is even more striking. So why has he been forgotten?

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"Crashes, Chases and Crooks in Melton History" – as part of the Melton Heritage Festival.

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https://libraryevents.melton.vic.gov.au/event?id=209608

Want more original Australian history? Check out my books!

They’ll Never Hold Me:


https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

The Murder Squad:


https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

Hanging Ned Kelly:


https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

Australia’s Sweetheart:


https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html

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