AHP-138-The amazing journey of Oskar Speck

Aussie History Podcast by Malcolm Cook

Apr 23, 202231:11Society & Culture

Learn about the amazing story about Oskar Speck a man who paddled his kayak from Germany to Australia, starting in 1932 and taking 7 years to complete his voyage. By the time he arrived in Australia the world was at war...

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