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Australian History: Brilliant stories from Australia’s past!

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Australian History: Brilliant stories from Australia’s past!

    Ep 68 Atomic Australia: Australian History

    Ep 68 Atomic Australia: Australian History

    In the 1950s Australia hosted a number of British nuclear weapons tests.  The very first one took place on the Montebello Islands, off Australia's north west coast.  This episode we will explore 'Operation Hurricane' on the Montebellos.
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    Ep 67 Maria Island: Australian History (remixed)

    Ep 67 Maria Island: Australian History (remixed)

    Maria Island is a UNESCO World Heritage listed Tasmanian convict site, with a long and varied history, and a number of spectacular natural and geological places of interest. 
    From its original indigenous use, soon after aboriginal people made their way to Tasmania, around 30,000 years ago, through it’s early colonial use as penal outposts and then for agricultural and industrial uses, many historical remnants are visible for visitors to explore. 
    Since 1971 it was designated as a National Park, with an added calling as a refuge island, helping to protect a number of endangered or ‘of concern’ species. This episode follows it's story through the ages.
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    Ep 66 Australian Dogs: Australian History

    Ep 66 Australian Dogs: Australian History

    From a land with no native domesticated dogs, nearly 230 years after colonists’ brought their first pets & hunting dogs on the first fleet, Australia now has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the world. 
    Almost half of Australian households kept at least one dog in 2022, but lets take a look at the history & development of the uniquely Australian dogs we created along the way. 
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    Ep 65 Royal Flying Doctor Service: Australian History

    Ep 65 Royal Flying Doctor Service: Australian History

    Presbyterian Minister John Flynn had a desire to bring "a mantle of safety" to those living in the remote areas of Australia.  WWI Australian fighter pilot John Clifford Peel suggested a blueprint for such a service.  Alf Traeger tested and designed equipment that would allow communication across the outback and Hudson Fysh acquired the planes that could be used by an Aerial Medical Service.  The vision and tenacity of Flynn brought all these ideas & people together to create one of the most outstanding, helpful and appreciated services in Australia.  Something that still serves those in remote & rural Australia since it's beginning in 1928.
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    Ep 64 Buckley & Wathawurrung Pt 3: Australian History

    Ep 64 Buckley & Wathawurrung Pt 3: Australian History

    In this final episode on Buckley & the Wathawurrung, we hear about what happened after Buckley made contact with Batman's party from the Port Phillip Association.
    Moving back into his original society, he later records his recollections of living amongst the Wathawurrung.
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    Ep 63 Buckley & Wathawurrung Pt 2: Australian History

    Ep 63 Buckley & Wathawurrung Pt 2: Australian History

    In Part 2 of William Buckley's story, living amongst the Wathawurrung people who adopted him, we hear how he adapted and learned a great many skills.  He was able to record many of the practices that allowed his mob to live so successfully, in country that almost killed him.  And we learn of tragedies that deeply disturbed him. 
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History of Aotearoa ,

Fantastic!

Absolutely amazing! I have been really enjoying this podcast, the first season on the Kelly's is great and I eagerly look forward to the next series. Well written, spoken and researched, I can't recommend this enough if you are an Aussie or interested in Aussie history! Kia kaha!

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