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Many books and articles have been written not only about Weary, but all the other brave men who died, and lived, through the building of the Burma-Thai Railway. If you would like to learn more here are some links and resources you may find of interest.
Press Release.
A New Book was launched on the 16th March, 2008 by Mr Bill Gaynor, OAM RFD,
State President, The Returned & Services League of Australia, WA Branch Incorporated 
The Burma Railway, Hellships & Coalmines By Tony Carter and Neil MacPherson.
ISBN: 9780646468938 (pbk.)
This book tells of the experiences of two soldiers, Mick McCarthy and Neil MacPherson, during World War II. They enlisted in the army because of a European War and spent most of their military service engaged in a struggle at close quarters with an entirely different enemy. To find out more see the full release here
Click here for Some recommended reading:
The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop, E.E. Dunlop
Remembering Weary, Margaret Geddes
Into the Smother, Ray Parkin
LINKS:
Burma-Thai Railway Memorial Association - (BMRA)
Benalla - Weary Dunlop's home town - Photographs from Centenary Celebrations
