Audio Interviews
FEATURING ROSS McMULLIN
Remembrance Day — Stories of Lives and Potential Cut Short
On Remembrance Day 2023 Ross spoke to renowned ABC interviewer Geraldine Doogue about his latest book “Life So Full of Promise”. During the interview Geraldine revealed that she has an intriguing personal connection to one of the stories in the book.
‘Late Night Live’ with Phillip Adams
In his latest book, “Life So Full of Promise: Further Biographies of Australia’s Lost Generation”, historian Ross McMullin documents and remembers the lives of three outstanding young Australians who served and lost their lives in World War 1.
Ross McMullin, ‘Yes Mr.Watson’ Our First Labor PM
As the first Labor PM and first Federal leader of the ALP, Chris Watson is seldom remembered as more than the answer to a trivia question. Yet this should not be the case, as he has a remarkable story that reveals the Labor perspective on the emergence of our enduring party system.
Joining us this week on the Afternoon Light Podcast is Watson’s biographer Ross McMullin.
Shrine Stories: The Dyson
The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects in the Shrine’s Galleries.
In this episode, award-winning historian, storyteller and biographerRoss McMullin shares the story of Australia’s first official war artist, William Henry Dyson.
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Nightlife History – Life So Full of Promise
Ross was interviewed on ABC radio’s Nightlife program by Philip Clark about his new book “Life So Full of Promise”.
Listen to the interview here.
Remember When – Harvey Deegan
Ross was interviewed on 6PR Perth’s Remember When program by Harvey Deegan. He talked about his new book “Life So Full of Promise”.
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A Sombre Record
Norman Callaway holds a unique place in international cricket. No one else has scored a double century in his only first-class innings, and no one has come close to his career average of 207.
And yet these achievements are wreathed with sadness and the horrors of war.
Historian and author Ross McMullin joins the show with more.
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The Lost Future of Doch Mackay
Murdoch Mackay was the scion of Bendigo’s finest – and his path to wealth and influence looked set when he was admitted to study law at only 16.
But when war and leadership called, the young boy answered. And his story, and fate, would be told in the trenches of the Western front.
Historian and author Ross McMullin joins the show with more.
Listen on the Herald Sun website
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A Frontline Doc’s Selfless Act
As war raged around the world, a young Sydney doctor found himself facing the enemy in the New Guinea wilderness. And one act would both make him a hero and seal his fate. Historian and author Ross McMullin joins the show with more.
Listen on the Herald Sun website
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Mornings with Jonathon Kendall (ABC Central Victoria)
Ross was interviewed on ABC Central Victoria’s Mornings program. He talked about his new book “Life So Full of Promise”.
Conversations with Richard Fidler
Ross McMullin brings 10 previously unknown WWI stories to light.
60,000 Australians lost their lives in the so-called “Great War”.
The death of so many was catastrophic for Australia – a whole generation lost from a young country with a small population.
Ross McMullin wanted to find out some of the personal stories behind the huge numbers.
Listen to the interview here:
Pompey Elliott’s Letters
Ross McMullin spoke about Pompey Elliott’s letters at the National Library conference “Writing the Great War” on 20 June 2015.
To hear what Ross said, click here.
Australia Overnight (3AW)
Ross was interviewed on radio station 3AW’s Australia Overnight program. He talked about his books, including his publications on Pompey Elliott.
Macca All Over (ABC Radio)
Ross was interviewed on ABC Radio’s Macca All Over program. He talked about Pompey Elliott.
What Really Happened at
Villers-Bretonneux
Ross described what took place at Villers-Bretonneux and the significance of the battle in a talk at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
Disaster Into Triumph: Adjusting Impressions of Polygon Wood
Ross explained why flawed assessments of Polygon Wood should be corrected in a talk about the battle at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
Published or Not – 3CR Radical Radio Interview
The lives or three servicemen who died in World War One are cast against a backdrop of their heritage and their potential in Ross McMullin’s latest historical biography, ‘Life So Full of Promise’. Their loss is set against the experience that shaped them and the future to which they could have so readily contributed.
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Launch of Farewell Dear People
Ross’s book Farewell Dear People: Biographies of Australia’s Lost Generation, which was later to be awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History, was launched on 18 April 2012 at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
Pompey Elliott
Ross spoke about the remarkable Pompey Elliott in a Shrine of Remembrance Regional Lecture at Sale on 24 May 2012.