This episode, we overview Colonial Australia just before the Gold Rush in 1851. The episode is packed to the brim with political, social, and economical change, and contains some interesting stories and threads that will continue throughout the next decade.

If you're interested in reading about my Trove rabbit-hole when it came to that story regarding Victoria's separation, feel free to check out the post I made on the podcast's website, linked here for easy access: https://ahistoryofaustraliapodcast.wordpress.com/?p=141