Another look at the 1997 classic story on Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart.
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April 26, 1997
12. Norm's Army / Folk Hero
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May 3, 1997
13. Lamb's Tale / Where Eagles Fly
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May 10, 1997
14. Lady Jane / The Good Sport
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May 17, 1997
15. Accidental Hero / A Girl Like Alice
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May 24, 1997
16. The Player / Heart of Gold
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May 31, 1997
17. Born to Run / Jesse's Town
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June 7, 1997
18. Outback Daughter
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June 14, 1997
19. The Last Tentman / A Secret Life
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30min
June 21, 1997
20. The Sound Barrier / The Sunshine Twins
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June 28, 1997
21. Concerto For Don / Dream Run
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July 5, 1997
22. A Will of Their Own
Film maker and author Pamela Traynor introduces the story of two amazing and indomitable young Australians, Allana Arnot and Mark Bagshaw.
Pamela discovered their stories when her young daughter Jessica was knocked down by a car at a pedestrian crossing and seriously hurt. The accident set Pamela off on a mission to try to discover the crucial factors which enable some individuals to overcome extraordinary trauma and still lead fulfilling lives in circumstances which would crush most of us. She hoped to find clues which would help her daughter’s recovery.
She met Allana and Mark in the course of her search and was immediately struck by the power of their experiences and the strength of their characters.
Allana was left with paraplegia after a horrific light plane crash in her early twenties. She had to battle fear of flying and severe physical handicaps but has gone on to gain her commercial chopper pilot’s license. She is now in the middle of a solo flight around Australia.
A diving accident at the age of sixteen left Mark Bashaw with complete quadriplegia. That means he is paralysed from the neck down with only a little limited movement in his arms. Despite incredible physical limitations Mark has managed a marriage, a highly successful business career and at the age of forty, is IBM’s international marketing manager for Australia and New Zealand. He went for the job without disclosing his handicap.
These are stories to rival the saga of Janice Shepherd as recounted in her best selling books “Never Tell Me Never” and “Dare to Fly”.