Ep73: Black Wednesday and Political Chaos | 1877 & 1878
This week, we examine the Victorian political event known as Black Wednesday, as well as a year of political chaos and strife for New South Wales. In addition, we discuss the first-ever Australian and English test cricket match.
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Ep72: The Catalpa Rescue | 1876
This week, we discuss perhaps Australia's most infamous prison escape, the Catalpa Rescue. In addition, we talk about political changes, the New Zealand to Australia submarine telegraph line, and the death of Truganini.
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24:34
Ep71: The Premier and the Bushranger, the Fall of Henry Parkes' First Government | 1874 & 1875
Merry Christmas! In this episode, we discuss the unlikely combo which led to the fall of Henry Parkes' first government. In addition, we talk about the SS Gothenburg wreck, the Running Waters Massacre, and the time SA decided to stray past the Goyder Line, with disastrous results.
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Ep70: Uluru and Journeys Through the Centre of Australia | 1873
This week, we discuss three explorers who attempt to make their way from the centre of Australia all the way to the west coast, battling Australia's great deserts along the way. In addition, we discuss the Clunes miner's strike, little Eureka as it were, as well as the Intercolonial conferences which create the groundwork for Federation.
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Ep69: The Australian Overland Telegraph Line | 1870 - 1872
This week, we examine the creation of the Australian Overland Telegraph Line and see how Australia finally connects to the rest of the world. Furthermore, we discuss Mary Mackillop's excommunication, the rise of Henry Parkes to the role of Premier, and recap a bushranger who was missing from last weeks episode!
The Overland Telegraph Line: A Transcultural History | https://otlhistory.sa.gov.au/
A History of Australia @ Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/ahistoryofaus.bsky.social
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