A History of Australia

By: ahistoryofaustralia
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  • A Chronological, Listenable, Academic podcast about Australia’s history.
    Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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  • Ep63: Blackbirding and Slavery in Queensland

    Ep63: Blackbirding and Slavery in Queensland
    Oct 8 2024

    In this episode, we discuss the practice of Blackbirding, coerced and kidnapped slave labour, in the Queensland colony. We also talk about bushrangers, politics, and the hanging of Elizabeth Scott, the first woman to be hung in the Victorian colony.

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    27 mins
  • Ep62: The Lambing Flat Riots

    Ep62: The Lambing Flat Riots
    Sep 24 2024

    This week, we examine the precursor to the White Australian policy in the Lambing Flat Riots. In addition, we discuss land reform in NSWs with the Robertson land acts, and the first ever Melbourne Cup!
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    36 mins
  • Ep61: The Race to Cross Australia

    Ep61: The Race to Cross Australia
    Sep 17 2024

    This week, we look at the three major expeditions attempting to cross Australia in 1860-1861, John McDouall Stuart's fourth and fifth expeditions, and the disastrous Burke and Wills expedition. On top of this, we discuss the topic of land reform as the colonies finally attempt to take down the Squatters.
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    34 mins

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Very informative

This podcast actually makes Australian history sound interesting. Very well spoken and really well researched

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