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Tom Mortimer: Pitt Street Bankers

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Based on true events, this is the untold story of the foreign currency bank loans scandal that rocked Australia in the 1980s, devastating over 4,500 families. In a world where powerful politicians and privileged bankers called the shots, greed reigned, leaving small business owners and farmers to pay the price. The narrative follows Tom Mortimer, whose journey begins on a dairy farm in rural Georgica in 1959 and takes him to the high-stakes world of Sydney’s Pitt Street bankers. The story reaches its climax in 1987 with a dramatic David vs. Goliath courtroom showdown as Tom takes on the system that betrayed him.

Gary Davis is a retired solicitor and writer whose writing career started at the age of twelve when he won a regional essay competition in 1961, which enabled his mother to fly in a light aircraft from Lismore to Coffs Harbour for the day. He has always loved writing and honed his skills when practicing as a solicitor. He lives in Glen Innes on the New England Tablelands of New South Wales Australia with his beloved partner Deborah Wray and is the proud father of six children who live in Australia and around the world.

* An engaging and inspiring narrative based on a true story that resonates with readers, taking them into the world of corrupt big business in Australia, unveiling shocking truths.
* Features in-depth research with high-profile Australian economic experts and media editors, drawing readers into pivotal moments of political decision-making in 1983 that led to the financial ruin of approximately 4,500 Australian families.
* A unique Australian historical story actually experienced by author Gary Davis.
* For readers of all ages with short and easy-to-read chapters that will pull readers in.
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* Local/regional newspapers, Financial Review, Weekend Australian, TV/Radio interviews, Rural Aid (Australian farmer support charity) promotion, tours around libraries, markets, agricultural shows and writers’ festivals throughout Australia.

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