Tony Robinson's Tour Of Duty | E6 | Ballarat

What do over-worked sewing machines, dodgy scissors, a bull and Vegemite have in common? Ballarat’s military history, of course! Take a stroll with Tony down the Avenue of Honour and hear stories of locals whose community spirit is as strong now as it was during the World Wars. A wedding dress worn by 7 brides and an invading army welcomed with open arms, prove Ballarat really does have a heart of gold. The beautiful Australian ex-POW memorial is the backdrop for this Roadshow where “We will remember them”.

[@greybirdo]

Tony is a deadset first rate storyteller, and those oldies at the Pompey Elliott statue were so lucky to be told his story with a passion that befits it.

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

Where this man is, you know he will make you laugh, and learn things! Love Sir Tony!❤

[@joeortiz3455]

Again thank you for the travels I can't take!

[@kaytiej8311]

Thank you so much for this. I was born and raised in Ballarat, returning as an older adult, and didn't know anything about American soldiers being here in the 40s, Albert Coates, our claim to Vegemite fame and many other heros and significant contributors to Australian history and success. Wonderfully informative.

[@lindsaybrown7357]

In the 80s, I used my new metal detector in many of Ballarat's small parks.
Found a number of American coins, most likely lost by GIs.

[@rogerlacaille3148]

@Michel Visser..Only episode 6?? My goodness, every episode has had me in tears at one point or another...the tale about "Bill the Bastard"....yaaa

[@indigocheetah4172]

I love Ballarat. We would drive up from Melbourne , a couple of times a year. The war time history is so tragic. What the Soldiers went through , and the memories of the People , a poignant show .

[@aussieintexas61]

thank you

[@glenbaker5311]

Really worth watching, Thxs for posting this, gb

[@michelvisser7051]

Love the show so much info and to be honost i watch episode 6 wet eyes every episode sofar

[@DavidJones-ir3ks]

Wonderful!! More please!!!

[@cassieoz1702]

The aromatics in Vegemite and Marmite are very different, so easy to distinguish. Also, be very aware that there are two versions of Marmite for sale in Australia: the 'original' in the round bellied jar and the Sanitarium brand made-in-New Zealand which is totally different

[@JamesMacpherson1]

Gerry Tobin from Sovereign Hill behind Tony at the end 49:42

[@rogerlacaille3148]

Again @ Michel Visser...My apologies..I reread your comment and realized it WASNTjust episode 6 you were referring to...

[@nathanroberts355]

You should do vist to charters towers and cairns Kuranda markets and Kuranda scenic railway line to cairns central railway station and in Kuranda has a 1.16th field ambulance station during the second world war

[@raymondvilneff7868]

Do you miss working on time team show. i miss the show. I love your show.

[@nathanroberts355]

Hey Mr Robinson tell story eureka stockade Ballarat 1856

[@Aaron_Hanson]

There’s an episode on the Eureka stockade on this channel mate.
Titled : Tony Robinson Down Under (E4) Eureka.
You’re welcome 🍻🇦🇺