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FAQs about A History of Australia:How many episodes does A History of Australia have?The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.
October 02, 2023Ep25: Military Junta in Australia, The Aftermath of Macarthur’s CoupThis episode, we examine the aftermath of the Rum Rebellion/Macarthur's Coup. Will Macarthur and Johnston hold onto power, or will the colony of NSW extend into chaos?...more27minPlay
September 18, 2023Ep24: The Rum Rebellion Part 2This week, we analyse the events of January 26th 1808, as Johnston and Macarthur finally launch their coup against Governor Bligh....more25minPlay
September 11, 2023Ep23: The Rum Rebellion Part 1This week, we explore the start of the Rum Rebellion, and examine how the personalities of John Macarthur, George Johnston, Richard Atkins, and Governor William Bligh clashed to create the circumstances which led to the coup. Part 1 of a 2 part overview. ...more31minPlay
August 28, 2023Ep22: The Prelude to the Rum RebellionThis week, we overview the last years of Governor King, the return of John Macarthur, and the arrival of Governor Bligh. In essence, we take a look at the prelude to the Rum Rebellion!...more21minPlay
August 21, 2023Ep21: The Irish Rebellion of 1804This week, we overview the Irish Rebellion/Castle Hill Convict rebellion of 1804. We also take a look at the expansion of colony across Australia, as well as the events at Risdon Cove in 1804 and how they tie in to Australia's History Wars....more27minPlay
August 14, 2023Ep20: The First Years of Governor KingIn this episode we overview the first years of Governor King, as well as the duel between William Paterson and John Macarthur, the meeting of Baudin and Flinders, and the death of a recurring individual. Will King be a better Governor than Hunter? Only time will tell....more24minPlay
July 31, 2023Ep19: The Dismissal of Governor HunterIn this week's episode, we analyse the end of John Hunter's time as Governor, as well as the journey Bass and Flinders took to establish the existence of the Bass Strait. We'll also undertake a brief retrospective on Hunter, to see if he compares to Governor Phillip or if he falls short....more27minPlay
July 24, 2023Ep18: The Battle of Parramatta and the Wreck of the Sydney CoveIn this episode, we overview the substantial Battle of Parramatta, as well as the wreck of the ship, the Sydney Cove. We will also overview the start of an exploration boom led by George Bass and Matthew Flinders....more28minPlay
July 17, 2023Ep17: The Trials and Tribulations of John HunterIn this week's episode, we overview how newly minted Governor John Hunter attempts to fix the issues of war, corruption, and rum. We also look at how John Macarthur sets a record by igniting three public feuds in two months, and at Pemulwuy dueling against Australia's first bushranger. ...more31minPlay
July 10, 2023Ep16: The Massacre of Richmond Hill and Frontier WarThis week's episode will take a magnifying glass to the battle/massacre of Richmond Hill, and discuss how it relates to the greater concept of Frontier Wars across Australia's History. We'll also take a quick look at Governor Hunter's arrival in the colony of NSW....more27minPlay
FAQs about A History of Australia:How many episodes does A History of Australia have?The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.