28 June 2026
► EVENTS ON THIS DATE, 28 JUNE;
On this day in 1880, in Glenrowan New South Wales – The siege, involving the Kelly bushranger gang, took place, during which the bushrangers’ leader, Ned Kelly, was arrested.
1914, Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary – Franz Ferdinand, Arch-Duke of Austria and his wife Sophie were assassinated by young Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princio. When Austria-Hungary declared war against Serbia, Germany and other countries allied with Serbia then declared war on each other, starting World War 1.
1919, Paris, France – The Treaty of Versailles was signed, formally ending World War 1 between Britain, Australia and allies on the one side, and Germany and Austria-Hungary on the other.
1950, Seoul, South Korea was captured by invading North Korean forces.
1963, Hobart , Tasmania – The last regular Bellerive ferry service, prior to the Tasman Bridge collapse, departed Hobart, concluding a 150-year era.
► ARRIVALS ON THIS DATE
1935, John Inman, in Preston, Lancashire- England. He was an actor best known for his role as Mr Humphries in the English sitcom of the 1970s and 1980s, Are You Being Served?
His earlier career in clothing retail served him well for this role in a menswear department in this series, in which he developed a characteristic walk, and a high-pitched catch-phrase, “I’m free!”. He died in 2007.
1940, Renato Pagliari, in Rome, Italy. He was singer, ofin the 1980s English pop duet Renee & Renato, which had one major hit, Save Your Love.. He died in 2009.
1948, Lionel Rose, in Warragul, Victoria. He was a bantamweight boxer, the first indigenous Australian to win a title and be named Australian of the Year. He also had a few hit records in the early 1970s. He died in 2011.
Today’s Photo: Mt Wellington from South Hobart. (Yours Truly)
Today’s Playlist :
| TRACK | RELEASE YEAR | PLAY TIME | LAST PLAYED |
| Johnny Chester & Normie Rowe – Here For The Beer | 2026 | 06:06 | 5/6/2026 |
| Jake Coffey – I’m On My Way | 2026 | 06:13 | 29/5/2026 |
| Graeme Clarke & Heather Johnson – Someone Is Looking For Someone Like You | 2026 | 06:16 | 21/6/2026 |
| Vintage Vinyl +Ames Brothers – Melodie D’Amour | 1957 | 06:21 | 23/2/2025 |
| +Alma Cogan – You Me And Us | 1957 | 06:25 | 27/7/2025 |
| John Inman – Are You Being Served John Inman born this day 1935 in Preston, Lancashire- England. Died 2007. | 06:29 | 8/3/2026 | |
| Band Of The Grenadier Guards – Heigh Ho~Whistle While You Work | 06:34 | – | |
| For A Listener: Beatles – Here Comes The Sun | 06:37 | 19/2/2023 | |
| Diamond 33– From the L P “BOOTS” Charting on this day 1966 + Nancy Sinatra – Flowers On The Wall | 1966 | 06:42 | 26/6/2026 |
| Diamond 45 + Mamas & Papas – California Dreaming | 1966 | 06:45 | 26/6/2026 |
| Renee & Renato – Save Your Love Renato Pagliari, born this day 1940 in Rome Italy. Died 2009. | 1982 | 06:50 | 28/6/2024 |
| Lionel Rose – I Thank You Lionel Rose, born this day 1948 in Warragul, Victoria. Died 2011. | 1970 | 06:54 | 21/6/2026 |
| Yara Beeks – Brighter Days | 2026 | 06:57 | – |
| Jenni Smith – The Right Road | 2026 | 07:05 | 12/6/2026 |
| COUNTRY ROAD + Slim Dusty – Things I See Around Me | 1976 | 07:11 | 19/9/2014 |
| + Warren Kearney & Peggie Nora – We Don’t Talk Anymore | 2021 | 07:14 | 9/1/2026 |
| For A Listener: Jack Jones – On The First Night Of The Full Moon | 1964 | 07:19 | 19/7/2024 |
| Raivo Jackson – Better Not | 2026 | 07:24 | – |
| Gary R Farmer – Kiss An Angel Good Morning | 2026 | 07:26 | 26/6/2026 |
| The Orchestra of Sergio Rafael – Dolannes Melodie | 07:32 | – | |
| Taylor Brothers – I’ll Come Back To You | 2026 | 07:38 | – |
| Desi Egan & Caitriona O’Sullivan – We’ve Got Tonight | 2026 | 07:41 | – |
| Diamond 45 – Charting on this day 1966 + Beach Boys – Wouldn’t It Be Nice | 1966 | 07:47 | 26/6/2026 |
| + Beatles – Paperback Writer | 1966 | 07:49 | 26/6/2026 |
| Colin Gordon Farleigh – Thinking Of You (All The Time) | 2026 | 07:52 | 22/5/2026 |
| New Vaudeville Band – Holiday Inn | 07:57 | 24/4/2026 | |
| Dave Lawlor – Mississippi | 2024 | 08:06 | 26/6/2026 |
| For A Listener: Bobby Goldsboro – Molly | 1964 | 08:13 | 13/2/2026 |
| COMFORT ZONE + Roger Whittaker – I Love You Because | 08:17 | 29/9/2023 | |
| + Vera Lynn – Red Sails In The Sunset | 08:19 | – | |
| Joy Adams – Come Dance With Me | 2026 | 08:23 | 26/6/2026 |
| Mitch Martin – How Can Love Be Like This | 2026 | 08:29 | – |
| Les Brown & His Band of Renown – Last Train To Clarksville | 08:38 | 9/2/2020 | |
| Vintage Vinyl +Jo Stafford – Shrimp Boats | 1951 | 08:41 | – |
| +Guy Mitchell – Belle Belle My Liberty Belle | 1951 | 08:45 | 2/11/2025 |
| Christine Clifford – Rocky’s Song | 2026 | 08:48 | 26/6/2026 |
| Gary Anderson – That’s What I Love About Us | 2025 | 08:52 | 15/6/2025 |