Newcastle Under Attack - by Blake Quinn

Interested in the dramatic history of one of Newcastle's most iconic landmarks?

Join Blake Quinn and John Ross, a volunteer at Fort Scratchley, as they delve into the fierce Japanese attack on Newcastle in 1942 during the Second World War.

Discover how outdated intelligence and an a nearby coal-powered ship played crucial roles in this historic event.

Producer and narrator:

Blake Quinn

Interviewee:

John Ross

Sounds

‘Mellotron WW2 Siren.aif’ by Analogist, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/Analogist/sounds/449907/

‘Lo-Fi Beat Atmo Music Piano Drums Dub Experimental Cinematic Ambience Surround.wav’ by Szegvari, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/sounds/611186/

‘Ominous b.wav’ by ERH, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/ERH/sounds/36320/

‘w4.5 b2 3 submarine.wav’ by ERH, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/ERH/sounds/44009/

‘Artillery Barage’ by Mozfoo, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/Mozfoo/sounds/486086/

Salute Cannons.MP3, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/nofeedbak/sounds/95129/

‘Boat ride’ by giddster, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/394932/

‘BoatHornSam1.wav’, by nathanprtII, Freesound, Creative Commons License, https://freesound.org/people/nathanprtII/sounds/38239/

 

Blake Quinn is studying a Bachelor of Media and Communication with a focus on journalism and documentary filmmaking. He is passionate about uncovering unique historical and political stories. He can be contacted via email at blake DOT quinn124 AT outlook DOT com

To learn more about this historic event at Fort Scratchley, visit https://www.battleforaustralia.asn.au/Fort_Scratchley.php

Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729