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Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

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By James McConnel
| Inkl
His management confirmed he died “unexpectedly but peacefully” while listening to BBC Radio 3 and preparing for his show with McConnel which he was due to star in later that night. McConnel shared a statement on the official Facebook page for Kit and McConnel, which said: “Desperately sad to report that we lost Kit over the weekend. “Wonderfully flamboyant, multi-talented writer and lyrical genius, performer, musician, director, cabaret partner – and friend of over four decades.
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British generals sent Aussie troops to their deaths at the Battle of Fromelles in 1916 - and Australia is still angry

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By James McConnel, Peter Stanley
| National Post Verified
The spat between Australia and Britain over the “banning” of the families of the British soldiers who fell at the Battle of Fromelles in France in July 1916 from this years commemoration is historically confused and based on an anachronistic understanding of Australian and British connections during the war. It’s also an example of the danger of linking your national identity too closely to your military history.
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Fromelles: Australia picks a fresh fight with Britain over a 100-year-old battle

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By Peter Stanley, James McConnel
| The Conversation Verified
The spat between Australia and Britain over the “banning” of the families of the British soldiers who fell at the Battle of Fromelles in France in July 1916 from this years commemoration is historically confused and based on an anachronistic understanding of Australian and British connections during the war. It’s also an example of the danger of linking your national identity too closely to your military history.
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