Frontier War Stories

Boe Spearim
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Frontier War Stories

Frontier War Stories is a podcast dedicated to truth-telling about a side of Australia that has been left out of the history books.

  1. Goodbye Bussamarai

    JUL 17

    Goodbye Bussamarai

    On this episode we talk to author Patrick Collins about Aboriginal resistance leader, Bussamari who was from the Mandandanji language group.The Mandandanji nation’s homeland is crossed by the Balonne and Maranoa rivers north of St George, and large creeks such as the Tchanning, Bungil, and Muckadilla (Upper Cogoon River) in south-central Queensland. In this episode, we yarn up about all the influence, leadership and history of Bussamari and talk to Patrick Collins about his book "Goodbye Bussamari." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  2. The Appin Massacre with Peter Jones

    MAY 7

    The Appin Massacre with Peter Jones

    Frontier War Stories has returned, and in this episode we yarn up with the deadly Peter Jones from WINGA MYAMLY, to learn about the first sanctioned massacres to happen, known as the Appin Massacres. We look into this history, the reasoning and what this

    36 min
  3. Myall Creek Massacre Memorial

    06/10/2023

    Myall Creek Massacre Memorial

    Episode 35 is marking the anniversary of the Myall Creek Massacre which occurred on the 10th June 1838. Boe Spearim speaks to Richard Trudgen and Uncle Keith Munro. Richard Trudgen is the writer of the book Why Warriors Lay Down and Die and has been a

    49 min
  4. Frontier War Stories – Uncle Glen Miller, Butchulla Elder – 3 Year Anniversary Episode

    04/24/2023

    Frontier War Stories – Uncle Glen Miller, Butchulla Elder – 3 Year Anniversary Episode

    In this special episode celebrating the 3 year anniversary of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Uncle Glen Miller about the monument to Butchulla warriors being installed on to commemorate Butchulla warriors. Read more Frontier War Stories is produce

    28 min
  5. Frontier War Stories Live with Ray Kerkhove from Avid Reader

    04/05/2023

    Frontier War Stories Live with Ray Kerkhove from Avid Reader

    In a special live recording from Avid Reader in Meanjin, Boe speaks with previous guest Ray Kerkhove at the launch of his book How They Fought published by Boolarong Press. Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim. Theme music

    56 min
  6. Frontier War Stories – Professor Lyndall Ryan

    01/23/2023

    Frontier War Stories – Professor Lyndall Ryan

    In episode thirty two of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Professor Lyndall Ryan. Professor Ryan is a  historian of violence on the Australian colonial frontier specialising in the period 1788-1850 and the leader of the team behind the Colonial Fron

    37 min
  7. Frontier War Stories – Rachel Perkins – The Australia Wars

    09/20/2022

    Frontier War Stories – Rachel Perkins – The Australia Wars

    In episode thirty one of Frontier War Stories, Boe yarns with film and television director, producer, and screenwriter Rachel Perkins, a Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman who’s new documentary for SBS: The Australian Wars explores the bloody wars fought

    46 min
  8. Frontier War Stories Trailer

    06/28/2022

    Frontier War Stories Trailer

    Trailer to share online for Frontier War Stories.The post Frontier War Stories Trailer first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

    1 min
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About

Frontier War Stories is a podcast dedicated to truth-telling about a side of Australia that has been left out of the history books.

Information

  • Creator
    Boe Spearim
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Boe Spearim
  • Show Website
    Frontier War Stories

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