Jim Haynes, 75, from Moore Park, NSW, is fascinated with our remarkable history. He s written and published 33 books on everything from yarns from the Gallipoli war, to great Australian scams, cons and rorts. His latest book Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia is out now.
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