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FAQs about A History of Australia:How many episodes does A History of Australia have?The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.
May 19, 2026Ep112: The End of World War One | 1918This episode, we witness the end of the First World War, with Australians fighting during the German Spring Offensives, in the Middle East, and during key moments in the Hundred Days Offensive. We also discuss Henry Lawson becoming Victorian premier and the Darwin Rebellion. ...more32minPlay
May 05, 2026Ep111: The Battles of Messines and Passchendaele | 1917This episode, we examine World War One in 1917 from the Australian point of view. We discuss the battles of Passchendaele, Third Ypres, Messines, and Bullecourt, as well as the capture of Jerusalem, and the efforts of Frank McNamara which led to him getting his Victorian Cross. ...more22minPlay
March 31, 2026Ep110: The Second Plebiscite on Conscription | 1917This episode, we discuss the 2nd plebiscite on conscription during WW1, as well as the 1917 federal election, the connection of the Trans-Australian railway, multiple state elections, the 1917 attempt to abolition the Queensland Legislative Council, and, most importantly, the time someone threw an egg at Prime Minister Billy Hughes. ...more23minPlay
March 17, 2026Ep109: Australians at the Battle of the Somme | 1916This episode, we discuss Australia's contribution to the Battle of the Somme in World War One, specifically its fighting at the Battles of Pozieres, Mouquet Farm, and Fromelles. We also talk about the ANZACs in the Sinai Peninsula, with the battles of Romani and Magdhaba....more19minPlay
March 03, 2026Ep108: Conscription in Australia | 1916This episode, we discuss the 1916 Conscription plebiscite and the debate which surrounded it, as well as the first Labor split which it led to. We also talk about the Liverpool Riot, and Mowla Bluff Massacre, another instance of frontier conflict and violence in the 20th century....more28minPlay
February 10, 2026Ep107: Gallipoli & the Anzac Legend | 1915This episode, we discuss Australia's involvement in World War One during 1915, and more specifically, the Gallipoli Campaign. At the heart of Australia's national story, we discuss it, the Battle at Lone Pine, the Anzac Legend, and talk about the myths that have come to be associated with the Anzacs at Gallipoli. ...more32minPlay
January 27, 2026Ep106: The Battle of Broken Hill | 1915This episode, focusing on the home front during 1915, we take a look at the violent attack known as the Battle of Broken Hill. We also discuss the recruitment drives for World War One known as Snowball Marches and talk about the resignation of Prime Minister Andrew Fisher for Billy Hughes. ...more21minPlay
January 13, 2026Ep105: The Start of World War One | 1914This episode, we begin our journey into Australia's participation into World War One. We discuss the battle of the Cocos Islands, the Australian takeover of German New Guinea, and the fact that an Australian fort may have fired the first shot of the war for the entire British Empire....more24minPlay
December 23, 2025Ep104: The Australasian Antarctic Expedition | 1913This week, we discuss the end of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition! We also talk about the 1913 federal election and some state politics in the lead up to World War One. Note: I mentioned there would be no episode until the 7th of January in this episode, I meant the 14th! Sorry for the confusion....more25minPlay
December 09, 2025Ep103: The 1912 Brisbane General Strike | 1912This week, we examine the 1912 Brisbane General Strike and the event known as Black Friday. We also discuss the Fairbridge Farm School and its child migrants, some political history, and continue the story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition....more29minPlay
FAQs about A History of Australia:How many episodes does A History of Australia have?The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.