67 – Maria Island
Maria Island is a UNESCO World Heritage listed Tasmanian convict site, with a long and varied history, and a number of spectacular natural and geological…
66 – Australian Dogs
From a land with no native domesticated dogs, nearly 230 years after colonists’ brought their first pets & hunting dogs on the first fleet, Australia…
65 – Royal Flying Doctor Service
Presbyterian Minister John Flynn had a desire to bring “a mantle of safety” to those living in the remote areas of Australia. WWI Australian fighter…
64 – Buckley & the Wathawurrung: Pt 3
In this final episode on Buckley & the Wathawurrung, we hear about what happened after Buckley made contact with Batman’s party from the Port Phillip…
63 – Buckley & the Wathawurrung: Pt 2
In Part 2 of William Buckley’s story, living amongst the Wathawurrung people who adopted him, we hear how he adapted and learned a great many…
62 – Buckley & the Wathawurrung: Pt 1
William Buckley was an escaped convict who lived amongst the Wathawurrung people for more than 30 years. Adopted as Murrangurk, he had the opportunity to…
61 – The Overland Telegraph Line
We talk about ‘Telegraph Todd’ and the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line, built through the largely unsurveyed and vast centre of Australia. Only one…
60 – Alexander Pearce – Cannibal: Part 3
In this final episode on Alexander Pearce we hear about his second escape attempt from Macquarie Harbour, with fellow convict Thomas Cox. They planned a…
59 – Alexander Pearce – Cannibal: Part 2
In Part 2 of the Alexander Pearce series we continue the story of Alexander Pearce as he and his fellow convicts continue on their escape…
Australian Histories Podcast 4th birthday
Thanks to everyone who listens, shares, supports and promotes AusHistPod. Hope you’ll find plenty to interest you in this coming year. Remember you can…