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  • av Alan Leek
    509,-

    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 ......

  • av Alan Leek
    525,-

    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 ......

  • av Alan Leek
    509,-

    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 attacks on them. Rules were bent and gaming police malpractice became systematic. Constable Mendelssohn Miller refused to enter a consipiracy to convict an innocent man for betting. He became a 'rat' to his officers, peers and union. His destruction was sought by those threatened by his stand. He fought for five years at great personal cost, aided only by the Truth newspaper and its proprietor, Ezra Norton. He told the truth and shone a light on corruption, illuminating its workings to three Royal Commissions. Refusing to break he stood tall as his nemeses fell.

  • - The Hidden Victoria Cross
    av Alan Leek
    279,-

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

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