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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Episodes
  • Ep66: WA and the End of Convict Transportation | 1867

    Ep66: WA and the End of Convict Transportation | 1867
    Nov 12 2024

    This week, we discuss the final, no caveats, end of convict transportation to Western Australia and Australia. In addition, we talk about the Clarke Brothers bushrangers, gold in Queensland, and politics throughout the country, as well the largest ever flood of the Hawkesbury River.
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    33 mins
  • Ep65: Bread Riots & Australia's First Saint | 1866

    Ep65: Bread Riots & Australia's First Saint | 1866
    Nov 5 2024

    This week, we discuss Queensland economical crisis of 1866 and the subsequent Blood or Bread Riots. In addition, we also talk about Mary Mackillop, Australia's first and only Roman Catholic Saint. Finally, we look over the 1866 Victorian election as well as a few other political moments.
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    24 mins
  • Ep64: Bushrangers in 1860s Australia

    Ep64: Bushrangers in 1860s Australia
    Oct 29 2024

    This episode, we take a look at Australia in 1864-5, and discuss the lives and deaths of bushrangers Mad Dan Morgan and Ben Hall. In addition, politics and disaster are on the table, as well as a small cameo from the American Civil War.

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    26 mins

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