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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

White Coolies (AU)

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Story of Australian Army Nursing Sisters who were in Malaya with the 8th Division A.I.F in 1941-1942. It is a true story taken from the diaries kept by Sister Agnes Betty Jeffrey, (14 May 1908 – 13 September 2000), who was taken captive by the Japanese Imperial Army and interned during her 31/2 years as prisoner of war. The first episode of this radio series aired on August 10, 1955.

This is a radio series that will leave an impression on you. You may cry, you may laugh, but being from a true story it is remarkable.


2 comments:

  1. This story of Australian nurses held captive by the Japanese near the end of WWII told of the courage and camaraderie of a group of women through a time of horror and unimaginable hardship. These women get into your heart. The radio adaptation is not overly dramatic. I appreciate how the ending of the program was handled.

    Very satisfying. Would recommend.

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