Roger Maynard | Public figure
Roger Maynard
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25.01.2022 The updated Milat book is now available at Booktopia http://bit.ly/amtCip
25.01.2022 Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on Gordon Bennett and the tragic defeat of 8th Division at Chatswood Library today, 12.30 p.m.
24.01.2022 Any student journalists like to join the Foreign Correspondents Association of Australia? If so were offering a cheap annual membership for would-be scribes whod like to attend our functions. Great for networking and trying to get that first step on the ladder. Let me know if youre interested. Roger Maynard, Vice President. Email: [email protected].
24.01.2022 https://queenslandreviewerscollective.wordpress.com//hero/ A good review today from the Queensland Reviewers Collective on my book about Major General Gordon Bennett. Worth reading the review to get a quick insight into this fascinating slice of Australian military history.
23.01.2022 Police return to the former Norfolk Island home of Jannelle Patton's killer Glenn McNeill in the search for a latex glove. Could this mark the re-opening of the case?
23.01.2022 My interview with Phil Clark on on ABC Nightlife about the life and times of Major General Gordon Bennett, one of Australia's most controversial commanders in the Second World War, and the subject of my latest book, 'Hero or Deserter - Gordon Bennett and the Tragic Defeat of the 8th Division.'
23.01.2022 Let me introduce you to Joan Bennett, whose father was the controversial commander of Australias 8th Division, Major General Gordon Bennett, who escaped at the fall of Singapore.Amazingly she is still alive today at the age of 99.It took me several months to find her while researching my book. Hero or Deserter, which I will discuss at Five Dock Library, Garfield St, Sydney this Thursday,November 23, at 6.30 p.m.
22.01.2022 Just read the first copy of the book fresh from the printers.
22.01.2022 Hero or Deserter? Gordon Bennett and the Tragic Defeat of the 8th Division, tells the intriguing story of one of Australias most controversial World War Two commanders. Roger Maynards book, published by Penguin Random House, is out now.
21.01.2022 The Barmy Armys rendition of "Well Take The Urn Home" is still ringing in my ears. http://bit.ly/enMvB5
21.01.2022 Out now, Hero or Deserter? My book on Australia's controversial Major General Gordon Bennett, as reported by today's Sydney Daily Telegraph. There's also an extract on Dailytelegraph.com.au.
20.01.2022 Pleased to see my book on Ambon is still getting pride of place in Dymocks, George st. Important to keep the story of these brave men alive.
19.01.2022 Hero or Deserter? Should Major General Gordon Bennett have left his 15,000 men behind at the fall of Singapore and escaped back to Australia? Read Roger Maynard's dramatic account published today by Penguin. 'Hero or Deserter - Gordon Bennett and the tragic defeat of the 8th Division,'at all good bookshops. Or order from rogermaynard.com.au.
19.01.2022 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS8ow70Txx4 This is a clip from a reunion of two old POWs featured in my book Hell's Heroes. They'd not seen each other for more than 60 years.
18.01.2022 I'm really sad about the passing of Peter Carrette.He was a gentle giant and deserved a few more years.We worked together often, even occasionally for the The London Times, I will miss him sorely. Roger M
18.01.2022 First retail sighting of 'Milat -- Belanglo The Next Chapter' in (appropriately) Next Chapter Books Warriewood. Hope to sign a few copies tomorrow (Thurs)
16.01.2022 Went to Peter Carrette's memorial service at Bondi. Proud to have known this paparazzo - http://bit.ly/huLfD
16.01.2022 First retail sighting of Milat -- Belanglo The Next Chapter in (appropriately) Next Chapter Books Warriewood. Hope to sign a few copies tomorrow (Thurs)
16.01.2022 Let me introduce you to Joan Bennett, whose father was the controversial commander of Australia's 8th Division, Major General Gordon Bennett, who escaped at the fall of Singapore.Amazingly she is still alive today at the age of 99.It took me several months to find her while researching my book. Hero or Deserter, which I will discuss at Five Dock Library, Garfield St, Sydney this Thursday,November 23, at 6.30 p.m.
15.01.2022 Went to Peter Carrettes memorial service at Bondi. Proud to have known this paparazzo - http://bit.ly/huLfD
15.01.2022 Out now, Hero or Deserter? My book on Australias controversial Major General Gordon Bennett, as reported by todays Sydney Daily Telegraph. Theres also an extract on Dailytelegraph.com.au.
15.01.2022 Almost at the end of a lot of hard yakka. 90,000 words and only the epilogue to follow before I complete my next book.
14.01.2022 Great talk today at Willoughby library about my latest book, Ambon
13.01.2022 Im really sad about the passing of Peter Carrette.He was a gentle giant and deserved a few more years.We worked together often, even occasionally for the The London Times, I will miss him sorely. Roger M
12.01.2022 Hi Cheryl thanks for your message. I hope you gain comfort from my book . Best regards Roger Maynard
10.01.2022 Ambon, my book on one of the most brutal Japanese POW camps during the Second World War, will be published by Hachette on July 28. Many will find it controversial and uncomfortable reading, but it is a story that should be told. Hopefully it will be seen as a fair and fitting tribute to the men of Gull Force who sacrificed so much and whose efforts have never been properly recognised. Ambon can also be purchased as an e-book via www.rogermaynard.com.au.
09.01.2022 'Hero or Deserter? Gordon Bennett and the Tragic Defeat of the 8th Division,' tells the intriguing story of one of Australia's most controversial World War Two commanders. Roger Maynard's book, published by Penguin Random House, is out now.
09.01.2022 INterview with 3AW's John Blackman on Milat http://snd.sc/guAPhP
08.01.2022 Police return to the former Norfolk Island home of Jannelle Pattons killer Glenn McNeill in the search for a latex glove. Could this mark the re-opening of the case?
07.01.2022 Its tragic news about the latest death in Belanglo. I feel really sorry for his family. I read todays background in the papers which was pretty gruesome.
07.01.2022 About to leave for Peter Carrettes memorial service at Bondi. I am proud to have known such a giant of the trade (in both senses). Sadly another colourful character has departed this world.I dont think well see his like again.
06.01.2022 Just made my debut on FOX TV news in the US about the New Zealand mine blast. Fingers crossed for the miners.
06.01.2022 INterview with 3AWs John Blackman on Milat http://snd.sc/guAPhP
06.01.2022 Who murdered Janelle Patton? A juror claims Glenn McNeill is innocent. See my story in the Sydney Sunday Telegraphhttp://bit.ly/ishIkj
05.01.2022 It's tragic news about the latest death in Belanglo. I feel really sorry for his family. I read today's background in the papers which was pretty gruesome.
04.01.2022 About to leave for Peter Carrette's memorial service at Bondi. I am proud to have known such a giant of the trade (in both senses). Sadly another colourful character has departed this world.I don't think we'll see his like again.
02.01.2022 A coincidence that my updated book about Milat hits the bookshops on the same day that one of his relatives is charged with murder. Just one of those things I suppose...See more on rogermaynard.com.au
02.01.2022 The Barmy Army's rendition of "We'll Take The Urn Home" is still ringing in my ears. http://bit.ly/enMvB5
01.01.2022 Listen to the first few chapters of Milat here http://soundcloud.com//milat-the-true-horror-of-the-backpa
