The Sudden Storm

On the 81st Anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and the massacre on Radji Beach, listening to this podcast is an emotional tribute, as you will laugh, cry and be amazed as Megan Spencer recreates moments in time, taking the listener to almost relive the experience with brilliant storytelling and the finer details taken to produce the … Read More

Belalau & Beyond Presentation

The Australian Nurses Memorial Centre History & Heritage Committee presents “Belalau & Beyond” by Dr Judy Balcombe. Dr Judy Balcombe has a deep interest in the lives of nurses and civilians who were in the Sumatran POW camps during the Second World War- particularly survivors of the Vyner Brooke which was sunk whilst escaping from Singapore in 1942. Judy brings … Read More