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</p><p>\"Crashes, Chases and Crooks in Melton History\" – as part of the Melton Heritage Festival.</p><p>More info and free tickets:</p><p>
https://libraryevents.melton.vic.gov.au/event?id=209608</p><p><br></p><p>Want more original Australian history? Check out my books!</p><p>They’ll Never Hold Me:
</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html</p><p>The Murder Squad:
</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html</p><p>Hanging Ned Kelly:
</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html</p><p>Australia’s Sweetheart:
</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html</p><p><br></p><p>Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com</p>","author_name":"Forgotten Australia"}