Discover the momentous occasion of the opening of Parliament House in Canberra in 1927 through the eyes of a boy who, at the age of 10, was encouraged by his father to cherish this historic event and share his memories with future generations.

Colin's early curiosity and passion for building crystal radio sets set him on a path to join the Australian forces before the onset of World War II. Colin shares his unique experiences as a signals instructor and his time in Borneo in an antiaircraft regiment.

A keen photographer, Colin documented significant moments of history during his service. In this video, he recounts the surrender of the Japanese Imperial Army’s LieutGeneral Masao Baba in 1945. Supported by his own photographs, Colin provides a compelling firsthand account of this pivotal event, challenging the established narratives and shedding light on the complexities of war.

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Chapters:
00:00 Australia's oldest computer user?
00:32 Named after a WWl battle
00:45 Parents bicycle shop
01:32 Parliament Opening, Canberra, 1927
03:28 Crystal radio sets
05:27 Building a sports car
06:44 Joining the Army
08:28 Four Hours to get married
09:39 Borneo WWII
11:26 WW2 Photographer
13:45 Japanese Surrender
22:18 Coming home