A History of Australia

Ep47: EUREKA! The Gold Rush Begins

In this episode, we discuss the beginning of the gold rush in Australia. We also take some time to talk about the possible pre-gold rush gold finds that may or may not have happened through Australia's history, so if you're into gold (and the gold rush), this episode is for you!

Ep48: The Goldfields of 1851

This week, we examine the goldfields of mid and late 1851, as well as the reason the gold diggers first began protesting in Victoria. In addition, we also look at the first Black Thursday fires on the continent and the first inter-colonial cricket match, while also taking some time to discuss the anti-transportation sentiment in the colonies of Australia at this time.

Ep49: Gold and Floods in 1852

This week, we continue our dive into Australia's gold rushes. We also discuss the lingering death of convict transportation to the Eastern colonies, as well as the most deadly flood in Australia's history.

Ep50: The Bunyip Aristocracy

In this episode, we discuss the year 1853, with its sprees of bushranger crimes, new frontier conflicts, ongoing issues with the gold license system, the final end of convict transportation to Victoria and Van Diemen's Land, and the Bunyip Aristocracy. It's a very packed episode!

Ep51: 1854 before the Eureka Stockade

This week, we discuss everything that is happening throughout Australia in 1854 before the Eureka Stockade. We'll observe the first telegraphs and trains on the continent, alongside fears of Russian invasions! This episode will serve as an excellent backdrop to understand how the colonies are moving when we get to the stockade itself.

Ep52: The Eureka Stockade Part 1

This episode, we discuss the immediate causes in the months leading up to the Eureka Stockade. Join us for the first of three parts, discussing the Stockade and its legacy!

Ep53: The Eureka Stockade Part 2

This week, we discuss the Battle for the Stockade itself, and examine the final days leading up to it. 

Ep54: The Eureka Stockade Part 3

This week, we end our three-parter on the Eureka stockade by looking at its immediate consequences and its long-term legacy throughout Australia's history. Is it the democratic, national revolution many say it is, or is it a more local, self-serving affair?

Ep55: Australia after Eureka

In this episode we discuss the political and social changes that occur throughout a colonial Australia after the Eureka Stockade.

Ep56: Responsible Colonial Government

This week, we discuss the advent of Responsible Colonial Government, and all the political and electoral strife that brings to the Australian colonies.