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'Cruiser' Mike Carlton on HMAS Perth

Posted by: 2ue | 28 July, 2010 - 9:31 AM

HMAS Perth crew remembered in 'Cruiser' by Mike Carlton

Mike Carlton has written an account of life and loss of HMAS Perth and her crew with the book 'Cruiser'. He talks to John & Sandy about the action the crew saw during WWII battling the forces of Nazi Germany.

Thursday, July 29 2010 at 6pm

Mike Carlton will talk about his book, CRUISER: THE LIFE AND LOSS OF HMAS PERTH at the Australian Maritime Museum 2 Murray Street Darling Harbour.

Cost: Members $15.00, general $20.00, includes canapés and Coral Sea wines.

Bookings: Essential phone +61 2 9298 3644 or email members@anmm.gov.au

Thursday, July 29 2010 at 12:30 PM

Join Mike Carlton for The Sydney Morning Herald Dymocks Literary Luncheon at Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

Ticket Details:$70 members SMH Dymocks Events. $85 non-members. Includes a two course meal, wine and coffee

Bookings/ Enquiries: 02 9449 4366

Tuesday, August 17 2010 at 1pm

Hear Australian journalist and broadcaster, Mike Carlton, talk about his new book, CRUISER: THE LIFE AND LOSS OF HMAS PERTH at Stanton Library 234 Miller Street North Sydney. NOTE: This is a free event.

Blog comments

Hi, my father was on the HMAS Perth and in Changy/Burma Road and returned to become our father. My mother is still alive and my eldest son has marched on ANZAC Day for my father.My son has spoken with old mates of my dad at these marches, although there are very few left. My dad was a mentor for my son and spoke with him about his experiences. Dad took my son to the launch of the past HMAS PERTH when he was a boy.I am happy to hear this book has been produced as my mum has told me many times that not much is spoken about the young boys who gave their lives on the Perth. Thank you Mike Carlton. My dad has been mentioned in a book written by an American sailor from the Houston. He remembered my dad very well and his bravery.

Wendy Arps Sunday 8 August, 2010 - 5:01 PM
I didn't realise until I heard him this morning just how much I miss Mike Carlton.

Maureen Wednesday 28 July, 2010 - 12:11 PM
Thank you Mike Carlton. My Dad was a CPO on HMAS Perth from 1939 and was taken prisoner for nearly 4 years in 1942. He died 4 years after being repatriated due to torture at the hands of the Japanese. At last Perth's story has been told : thankyou for bringing their story to the Australian public. Dorelle

Dorelle Purcell Wednesday 28 July, 2010 - 11:13 AM