214 episodes
Forgotten Australia Forgotten Australia
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4.7 • 1.6K Ratings
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Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive original research, Forgotten Australia is crafted with a novelist’s eye for character and detail to create gripping narratives that sound so fresh it's like they're ripped from today's headlines. This is the history you wish you’d been taught in school.
You can get early ad-free access and bonus Forgotten Australia episodes by subscribing at Apple or supporting at Patreon.
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The Nature of the Scorpion – Part One
Forgotten fiend George Blunderfield left a trail of violence and murder across Australia from the late 19th century until near the end of the First World War.
Parts 2 & 3 will be released next week. But you can hear them now ad-free as a podcast supporter.
First released in 2021, this episode is re-released as part of Season 8’s ‘Crimes That Shocked Australia’
Brand-new episodes coming in May.
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The Nature of the Scorpion – Part Three
Having escaped prison, fled interstate and joined the army under yet another new name, George Blunderfield seeks reinvention and redemption on the Western Front — but his true nature compels him to commit his most atrocious crimes yet.
First released in 2021, this episode is re-released as part of Season 8’s ‘Crimes That Shocked Australia’
Brand-new episodes coming in May. -
The Nature of the Scorpion – Part Two
After committing a sickening outrage in the first weeks of 1900, George Blunderfield serves a relatively short jail sentence. When he's set free he sheds his identity but can’t help but follow the nature that causes him to hurt those who only want to help him.
Part 3 will be released next week. But you can hear it now ad-free as a podcast supporter.
First released in 2021, this episode is re-released as part of Season 8’s ‘Crimes That Shocked Australia’
Brand-new episodes coming in May. -
Nightmare on the Night Train – Part Three
Trapped in Melbourne in bizarre circumstances, Herbert Kopit's last chance is to talk his way out of an arrest and flee the country.
First released in 2022, this episode is re-released as part of Season 8’s ‘Crimes That Shocked Australia’
Support Forgotten Australia:
Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustralia
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustralia
The Murder Squad
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781922863836.html
Hanging Ned Kelly
https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html
Australia’s Sweetheart
https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html
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Nightmare on the Night Train – Part Two
How did Herbert Kopit become the most wanted man in Australia, trying to escape a massive tri-state murder manhunt while dressed as a woman?
Part 3 will be released next week. But You can hear it now ad-free as a podcast supporter.
Support Forgotten Australia:
Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustralia
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustralia
First released in 2022, this episode is re-released as part of Season 8’s ‘Crimes That Shocked Australia’
Brand-new episodes coming in May.
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Nightmare on the Night Train – Part One
It's just after dawn on 2 April 1936 at Brisbane's Central Railway Station and as a porter enters a sleeping car on the overnight train from Bundaberg he discovers a slaughterhouse. Within minutes Queensland police will begin a desperate hunt for a maniac responsible for multiple murders. Parts 2 & 3 will be released next week. But you can hear them now ad-free as a podcast supporter.
Support Forgotten Australia:
Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustralia
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustralia
First released in 2022, this episode is re-released as part of Season 8’s ‘Crimes That Shocked Australia’
Brand-new episodes coming in May.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Customer Reviews
Intriguing Stories,Excellent Research
Michael Adams brings the past to life which is a cliche, however but he demonstrates why it’s so important that we continue to learn from our past and continue to teach history in school.
Great podcast
Excellent show. Very interesting! More Sydney stories please!
Great listen
Interesting stories that vary in tone and content-very good research and delivery
Definitely a recommend.