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A riveting historical mystery that sweeps four continents and fills a void in the Victoria Cross story. Frederick Whirlpool's Victoria Cross is displayed near the entrance to the Hall of Valour at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. It was the first VC pinned to an Australian uniform, yet almost nothing was known about its enigmatic ......

Australia was a grim place during the Great Depression with little or no money for leisure. Small bets on horse racing were a common diversion, but illegal thanks to the pious with political sway. Outlawing the practice simply created opportunities for murderous thugs, criminal activity and corruption. Police were required to enforce the hated gaming laws, pitting themselves against the harmless while trying to hold back serious criminal attac...

Gripping true stories of police bravery and courage in the early 20th century, and the shocking and tragic crimes that ended their lives. Early 20th century criminals were at their worst and their excesses created havoc. Alan Leek, an awarded police veteran, recounts incredible true stories from this period. He pays tribute to the ethos and ......

A gripping book that exposes a long-standing mystery, and tells the Frederick Whirlpool story for the first time.