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Whale Tales
In this episode, we discuss the significance of the whaling industry in the early history of Sydney, jumping from familiar Sydney locations like Liverpool, Mosman, and Neutral Bay, all the way down the coast to Eden, and even the foundation of Hobart.
Whales celebrate the drilling of oil wells - A Vanity Fair cartoon depicting whales celebrating the Pennsylvania oil rush
The whale ghosts - A short story set in Mosman which uses its whaling past as a motif - appeared in Overland in 2021
Whaling in Eden - An ABC podcast episode on the killer whales in Eden
A short history of lighting - A great ten minute listen which emphasises the importance of whale oil for lighting
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In this episode, we discuss the significance of the whaling industry in the early history of Sydney, jumping from familiar Sydney locations like Liverpool, Mosman, and Neutral Bay, all the way down the coast to Eden, and even the foundation of Hobart.
Whales celebrate the drilling of oil wells - A Vanity Fair cartoon depicting whales celebrating the Pennsylvania oil rush
The whale ghosts - A short story set in Mosman which uses its whaling past as a motif - appeared in Overland in 2021
Whaling in Eden - An ABC podcast episode on the killer whales in Eden
A short history of lighting - A great ten minute listen which emphasises the importance of whale oil for lighting
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