# John Monash
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General Sir john monash, (; 27 June 1865 – 8 October 1931) was a civil engineer and an Australian military commander of the First World War. He commanded the 13th Infantry Brigade before the war and then, shortly after its outbreak, became commander of the 4th Brigade in Egypt, with whom he took part in the Gallipoli campaign. In July 1916 he took charge of the newly raised 3rd Division in northwestern France and in May 1918 became commander of the Australian Corps, at the time the largest corps on the Western Front.
Walter Dexter - Military Chaplain
This episode we're looking at the work of the unsung heroes of every campaign which Australia has taken part in - the Military Chaplain. We're going to do this by focusing on Walter Dexter, who was as famous during World War 1 as Jacka or John Monash, but has been largely forgotten in the interveni…
Peter Allen on the little-known legacy of Jewish ANZACs
Peter Allen of the Australian Jewish Historical Society explores the deep-rooted history of Jewish participation in the Australian military, dating back to the First Fleet. He discusses the legacy of prominent figures like Sir John Monash and the societal challenges faced by Jewish servicemen, incl…
Who were the Greatest Generals of World War One?
Every history class taught you the same thing — that World War One generals were butchers. Incompetent men in châteaux, sipping wine while sending millions to die in the mud. But what if that story is only half true? In this episode, we cut through the myth and rank the greatest generals of World W…
I Will Take the Ache
There are people who fear they’ll never see the world. There are others who see all of it and come home exactly as heavy as they left, counting cities the way you’d count change. And then there are people like me, who somewhere along the way felt hope finally outrun the fear — the belief that the l…
Caulfield Review - Trav & Nick Noonan
Caulfield Review - Trav & Nick Noonan
Did the track play fair, or were you pushing into a headwind? Trav and Nick Noonan break down a massive Saturday of racing at Caulfield, headlined by the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes.
In this episode, the boys unpack exactly how the track conditions shaped …
DZ Season 064 Part 55. End the War in 44 – The American Way of War – What the Brits Had to Say.
The Americans did not give a great deal of thought to morale, in the sense of fighting spirit. Generals in all armies as a matter of faith and national pride believe that their soldiers are naturally endowed with courage. The younger American soldier was buoyed up by his national self-confidence, a…
Australia Talks – 3 Sep 2026: Mandatory e-bike licences + A tax on sugar
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at AustraliaTalks@proton.me
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:11:15 – Licencing e-…
Two Ticks Town Talk – Shepparton, Victoria (from 3 Sep 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Shepparton, Victoria from the 3 Sep 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Shepparton, VIC - Aussie Towns: https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/shepparton-vic
Goulburn Valley - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/…
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