Life sentences - stories of heroism

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    Abstract

    One of the delights of biographical research is discovering the extraordinary incidents in another persons life. Recently, while researching the life of eminent mining engineer and company director Sir John Proud (1907-1997), I discovered the fascinating account of how he survived a plane crash in remote bush in the McPherson Ranges in southeast Queensland in 1937. He was found, seriously injured, by a local man, Alfonso Bernard OReilly (1903-1975), who had been searching for the downed aircraft. OReilly walked 16 kilometres through the rainforest to summon help, and aided rescuers to stretcher out Proud and another survivor, Joseph Binstead. Inspired by OReillys story, I set out to uncover other examples of individual heroism in the ADB.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages64-65pp
    No.Vol. 48, No. 2.
    Specialist publicationANU reporter
    Publication statusPublished - 2017

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