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A name to remember from WWI

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Peter Rees has uncovered the life of a man who played a vital role in Australia’s history and helped shaped the nation’s consciousness. Charles Bean was a name lost in the war records, which he himself compiled, however Peter Rees has brought to life the extraordinary story of Charles Bean.

Journalist and author Peter Rees has spent four years researching the life of Charles Bean, Australia’s World War One Correspondent. His work has now come together in the book ‘Bearing Witness – The remarkable life of Charles Bean, Australia’s greatest war correspondent’.

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Wednesday, April 22 2015

Produced By Rachelle Alchin

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