Hunter maritime historian John Bach dies, aged 97

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July 14 2021 - 9:30am
LEADER: Historian and author John Bach at the University of Newcastle. Picture: Courtesy, Dr Hilary Purves and University of Newcastle Cultural Collections
LEADER: Historian and author John Bach at the University of Newcastle. Picture: Courtesy, Dr Hilary Purves and University of Newcastle Cultural Collections

THROUGH his research and writing about Australians' connections with water, Hunter author and historian John Bach has become part of the nation's story.

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Scott Bevan is a senior writer for The Newcastle Herald. He has also worked in radio and television and is the author of six books.

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