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The Dates with History blog is a one-man excavation of the past, growing as fast as I can type. I chase down the historical figures and events that make me sit up and think 'what, really?'—the inspiring, the bizarre, the unjustly forgotten. No editorial team; just me, caffeine and an ever-expanding list of rabbit holes to explore. Please check the 'Home' link above for recent posts. Thanks for reading! —Steve
March 7, 2026
Here’s to Weary Dunlop, a true Australian hero
12 July 1907 (read time: 2 mins.)Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, senior medical officer in the Australian Army Medical Corps, born on this day, was captured by the Japanese and sent to the infamous Burma-Thailand Railway in 19…