Sydney Untold

By: HoboHut Media Group
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Sydney Untold. A podcast about uncovering Sydney's hidden locations and history. From abandoned train tunnels to secret gardens, to even one of the most haunted roads in the world. Let’s step back in time as we uncover some of Sydney’s secret past.
    Copyright 2023 HoboHut Media Group
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  • The Irish Rebellion at Castle Hill - Death Or Liberty
    Apr 12 2023

    This episode was about The Irish Rebellion at Castle Hill.

    All the way back in 1804 Castle Hill was the location of a rebellion that lasted 24 hours between Irish rebels and the British Military.

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    Host/Producer/Writer/Editor: Harry Hughes

    Associate Producer: Adam Hughes

    Thanks to Peter Moore for his interview.

    Important Links

    Podcast Website: https://sydneyuntold.hobohutmedia.com

    Main Website: https://hobohutmedia.com

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hobohutmedia

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/hobohutmedia

    References:

    Citations are sexy, here are links to everything we talked about in this episode.

    • https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/castle_hill_convict_rebellion_1804
    • https://digital-classroom.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/castle-hill-rebellion
    • https://www.historyofsydney.com.au/castle-hill-heritage-park/

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    15 mins
  • The Darlinghurst Wall - Mr Right for the Night
    Apr 5 2023

    Thank you for listening to Sydney Untold!

    This episode was about The Darlinghurst Wall, and Green Park

    The Darlinghurst Wall, and by extension Green Park was an infamous pickup location or "beat" for the LGBT Community from the 50s till the 80s. The episode also explores the treatment of gay people during this time and the AIDs epidemic during the 80s.

    This episode contains themes of assault and physical abuse which might be distressing to some listeners. If you require assistance please contact organisations like Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Triple 0 if you require emergency attention.

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    Host/Producer/Writer/Editor: Harry Hughes

    Associate Producer: Adam Hughes

    Special Thanks to The Hon. Michael Kirby and Garry Wotherspoon.

    Important Links

    Podcast Website: https://sydneyuntold.hobohutmedia.com

    Main Website: https://hobohutmedia.com

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hobohutmedia

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/hobohutmedia

    References:

    Citations are sexy, here are links to everything we talked about in this episode.

    • https://timalderman.com/2017/10/09/gay-history-the-wall-green-park-darlinghurst-nsw/
    • And the beat goes on. By Garry Wotherspoon
    • https://www.afao.org.au/article/safer-sex-messages-australian-hivaids-campaigns-1985-2014/
    • https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/green_park
    • https://www.starobserver.com.au/features/in-depth-features/sydney-gay-beat-murders-revealed/152993
    • The Greatest Menace Podcast - Audible Australia

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    17 mins
  • The National Art School - From Jail to School
    Mar 29 2023

    Thank you for listening to Sydney Untold!

    This episode was about National Art School

    Before the National Art School was born, it was a jail, known as the Darlinghurst Gaol. Over the years, the Darlinghurst Gaol has been home to some of Sydney's hardest criminals including Captain Moonlite and even Australian Poet Henry Lawson.

    This episode contains themes of assault and physical abuse which might be distressing to some listeners. If you require assistance please contact organisations like Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Triple 0 if you require emergency attention.

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    Host/Producer/Writer/Editor: Harry Hughes

    Associate Producer: Adam Hughes

    Special Thanks to Deborah Beck and Michael Van Leeuwen.

    Important Links

    Podcast Website: https://sydneyuntold.hobohutmedia.com

    Main Website: https://hobohutmedia.com

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hobohutmedia

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/hobohutmedia

    References:

    Citations are sexy, here are links to everything we talked about in this episode.

    • Hope in Hell, by Deborah Beck
    • Interview with Deborah Beck, National Art School
    • https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/darlinghurst_gaol
    • https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/henry-lawson-poet-people
    • https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/scott-andrew-george-4546
    • http://www.ironbarkresources.com/henrylawson/SongOfAPrison.html

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    15 mins

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