20 Square Blocks

Ben Plazzer

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Everyone has stories. These are the stories within 20 square blocks of where I live.

19 AUG

52: Hiroshima POW Camp #9-B (Part 3)

Today, we conclude the powerful story of Charles Edwards, a World War II soldier captured at Parit Sulong in Malaysia. In this episode, we follow his journey to Japan, where he was taken to the Ohama prison camp (Hiroshima POW Camp #9-B) which was operating as a coal mine outside Hiroshima. Still in captivity, Charles witnessed the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima—a moment that forever changed the course of history and his life.

22 min
19 APR

51: Hellfire Pass (Part 2)

Part 2: Initially imprisoned in Pudu Jail, the remaining members of the 2/19th Battalion were allocated to external work parties. Charles Edwards found himself with the largest of these groups and was sent to work on the Burma-Thailand railway at Hellfire Pass.

33 min
20 FEB

50: The fall of Singapore (Part 1)

Charles Edwards was a Prisoner of War in World War 2 spending a total of 1301 days in captivity. His bloody yet compelling story is one of extreme courage, sacrifice and a lot of luck.

29 min
20 JAN

49: Black Hill Rescue

In 1998, twenty hours into an abduction case involving a 16-year-old girl, Sergeant Peter Anderson was alone, crawling through a 100 year-old mineshaft with a dodgy torch. As he moved ahead through the damp tunnel, he came across a roll of black tape, a shovel and a large roll of plastic. He now feared the worst possible outcome.

35 min
19/12/2023

48: When We Had Trams

Andrew Wallace has spent the last 20 years as a dedicated pathways co-ordinator helping students think about their future; but Andrew is also deeply passionate about the past. Serving as a current member and former president of the Ballarat Historical Society, the group actively contributes to preserving and archiving local historical facts, reflecting their commitment to the community’s heritage.

26 min
20/11/2023

47: The Seagull That Soared

David O’Neill’s Journey, is one woven with words. Crafting rhymes at the age of 15, he turned that skill into a thriving career in journalism and communication. Now Dave is pursuing his dream of becoming a published author. He sat down and chatted with us about his first book "The Seagull that soared".

27 min
19/10/2023

46: Finding Femme

If you live in Ballarat, there’s a good chance you know Liana Emerson from somewhere. Maybe the Ballarat National Theatre? Winning this year’s Citizen of the year? Perhaps you know her from her band or possibly the tweed ride? Or maybe it’s from her personal style blog Finding Femme? There’s once thing for certain though …Liana knows herself.

28 min
20/09/2023

45: There and Back Again

Andrew Sutherland, a multi-talented individual, possessing a unique blend of skills while maintaining an unassuming demeanour. As a poet, playwright, author, singer and lecturer, he has spent the past two decades away from Ballarat, dedicating his time to teaching in China. Now, he has returned to his hometown, bringing with him a wealth of experiences and insights.

25 min

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Everyone has stories. These are the stories within 20 square blocks of where I live.

Creator

Ben Plazzer
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

52
Rating

Explicit
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20 Square Blocks

20 Square Blocks

52: Hiroshima POW Camp #9-B (Part 3)

51: Hellfire Pass (Part 2)

50: The fall of Singapore (Part 1)

49: Black Hill Rescue

48: When We Had Trams

47: The Seagull That Soared

46: Finding Femme

45: There and Back Again

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20 Square Blocks

Episodes

52: Hiroshima POW Camp #9-B (Part 3)

51: Hellfire Pass (Part 2)

50: The fall of Singapore (Part 1)

49: Black Hill Rescue

48: When We Had Trams

47: The Seagull That Soared

46: Finding Femme

45: There and Back Again

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