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Infamous Victory - Ben Chifley's Battle for Coal

This is a story of coal, communism, and the Australian prime minister who went to war against his own during the national miners’ strike of 1949. Using rare archival footage and re-creations based on meticulous research, the dramatised documentary takes viewers into the corridors of power to show how Labor Party leader Ben Chifley took on and defeated the growing forces of communism in Australia.

English
  • Originally Aired November 6, 2008
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network ABC (US)
  • Notes Is the series finale
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Name Type Role
Geoff Burton, Bob Ellis Writer
Geoff Burton Director