Like many Indigenous Australians born in the 1800s, Fanny Cochrane Smith’s story is one of adversity, struggle and colonisation. 

But it’s also one of good food and even better, music. This week, we hear about Fanny Cochrane Smith, the voice behind the only recordings of Tasmania’s Indigenous languages. 

Instrumental in keeping Indigenous Tasmanian culture alive, fundraiser, timber splitter, fantastic cook and fundraiser, Fanny was perhaps the original ‘busy mum’. 

You’re going to love her.

About this podcast: 

Fierce Females of History is a dive into the stories of awesome women through history you should know about. 

A quick disclaimer: we’re journalists, not historians, but we do love our history. Tune in every week as one of our three hosts shares the story of one woman. 

Hosts: 

Talissa Bazaz (@talissabazaz)

Erin Ramsay (@erin_ramsay)

Lucy Dean (@lucyintheskywithcarbon)

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Theme music: Get Lo - LynneMusic

https://www.neosounds.com/songs/15504

Want to know more about Fanny Cochrane Smith? 

Here’s where Talissa got her details: 

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/633216579592/fanny-cochrane-smith

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-09/fanny-cochrane-smith-recordings-inducted-into-unesco-register/8254806

https://www.aboriginalheritage.tas.gov.au/cultural-heritage/aboriginal-historical-places-wybalenna

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