A History of Australia

Ep107: Gallipoli & the Anzac Legend | 1915

This episode, we discuss Australia's involvement in World War One during 1915, and more specifically, the Gallipoli Campaign. At the heart of Australia's national story, we discuss it, the Battle at Lone Pine, the Anzac Legend, and talk about the myths that have come to be associated with the Anzacs at Gallipoli. 

Ep108: Conscription in Australia | 1916

This episode, we discuss the 1916 Conscription plebiscite and the debate which surrounded it, as well as the first Labor split which it led to. We also talk about the Liverpool Riot, and Mowla Bluff Massacre, another instance of frontier conflict and violence in the 20th century.

Ep109: Australians at the Battle of the Somme | 1916

This episode, we discuss Australia's contribution to the Battle of the Somme in World War One, specifically its fighting at the Battles of Pozieres, Mouquet Farm, and Fromelles. We also talk about the ANZACs in the Sinai Peninsula, with the battles of Romani and Magdhaba.

Ep110: The Second Plebiscite on Conscription | 1917

This episode, we discuss the 2nd plebiscite on conscription during WW1, as well as the 1917 federal election, the connection of the Trans-Australian railway, multiple state elections, the 1917 attempt to abolition the Queensland Legislative Council, and, most importantly, the time someone threw an egg at Prime Minister Billy Hughes. 

Ep111: The Battles of Messines and Passchendaele | 1917

This episode, we examine World War One in 1917 from the Australian point of view. We discuss the battles of Passchendaele, Third Ypres, Messines, and Bullecourt, as well as the capture of Jerusalem, and the efforts of Frank McNamara which led to him getting his Victorian Cross. 

Ep112: The End of World War One | 1918

This episode, we witness the end of the First World War, with Australians fighting during the German Spring Offensives, in the Middle East, and during key moments in the Hundred Days Offensive. We also discuss Henry Lawson becoming Victorian premier and the Darwin Rebellion. 

Ep113: The Aftermath of WW1 in Australia | 1919

This episode, we discuss the aftermath of WW1 in Australia. We look at the Spanish Flu's effects on Australia, Australia's involvement in the Paris Peace Conference, the Deportation of Paul Freeman, the Soldier Settlement Schemes, and Australia's Involvement in the Russian Civil War. 

Ep114: Post-War Unrest Throughout Australia | 1919

This week, we discuss the many instances of post-war unrest throughout Australia in 1919. These include the Red Flag Riots, the Battle of the Barricades/Fremantle Wharf Strike, the Townsville Meatworkers Strike, the HMAS Australia Mutiny, and the 1919 Peace Day Riots. We also discuss the 1919 federal election and the arrival of the Country Party in Australian politics.

Ep115: The Formation of the Communist Party of Australia

This episode, we discuss the formation of the Communist Party of Australia. In addition, we talk about two key legal cases which significantly changed Australian federalism, R v Licensing Court of Brisbane and the Amalgamated Society of Engineers v Adelaide Steamships Co Ltd, as well as 3 major state elections (one has minor parties galore in it!)

Ep116: Migration, Crime, and Politics in Australia's Roaring 20s | 1921

This episode we discuss the Group Settlement Schemes, the Barnardo's Boys, the Gun Alley Murder, the Murder of MP Percy Brookfield, and plenty of state politics in an episode packed with many events.