A History of Australia

Ep21: The Irish Rebellion of 1804

This week, we overview the Irish Rebellion/Castle Hill Convict rebellion of 1804. We also take a look at the expansion of colony across Australia, as well as the events at Risdon Cove in 1804 and how they tie in to Australia's History Wars.

Ep22: The Prelude to the Rum Rebellion

This week, we overview the last years of Governor King, the return of John Macarthur, and the arrival of Governor Bligh. In essence, we take a look at the prelude to the Rum Rebellion!

Ep23: The Rum Rebellion Part 1

This week, we explore the start of the Rum Rebellion, and examine how the personalities of John Macarthur, George Johnston, Richard Atkins, and Governor William Bligh clashed to create the circumstances which led to the coup. Part 1 of a 2 part overview. 

Ep24: The Rum Rebellion Part 2

This week, we analyse the events of January 26th 1808, as Johnston and Macarthur finally launch their coup against Governor Bligh.

Ep25: Military Junta in Australia, The Aftermath of Macarthur’s Coup

This episode, we examine the aftermath of the Rum Rebellion/Macarthur's Coup. Will Macarthur and Johnston hold onto power, or will the colony of NSW extend into chaos?

Ep26: Out with the Old, In with Governor Macquarie

In this episode, we finally step out of the shadow of Macarthur's Coup, and enter the period of Macquarie's Governorship. Will he deal with similar issues as his predecessors? Or will he prosper without Macarthur in the colony?

Ep27: Holey Dollars, Blue Mountains, and the Lieutenant Governor of the Woods

This week, we overview the establishment of Australia's first currency, the first crossing of the Blue Mountains, and Thomas Davey's time as Van Dieman's Land's Lieutenant Governor. Will he be able to prosper, or will bushrangers and insults from Governor Macquarie bring him down?

Minisode 01: Colonists Beyond Colony

In the first minisode of the podcast, we explore the colonists who lived beyond the colonial frontier by 1814, including Sealers on Kangaroo Island, and two supposed 'Wild White Men'.

Ep 28: The Hawkesbury-Nepean War

In this episode, we explore the 1814-1816 Hawkesbury-Nepean War. Part of the ongoing frontier wars in Australia's colonial history, this war sees one of the biggest military actions up until this point, as well as the most controversial parts of Macquarie's time as governor.

Ep29: The Bigge Report

In this episode, we overview the final years of Governor Macquarie, and examine how the Exclusives played a part in his resignation. We also take the time to overview the Bigge Report, which will have major ramifications down the road, and to briefly retrospect on Macquarie's time as Governor.