Filtra per genere

Australian Histories Podcast

Australian Histories Podcast

Australian History retold by AHP

Australian History: Brilliant stories from Australia’s past.

70 - Ep 69 Waltzing Matilda: Australian History
0:00 / 0:00
1x
  • 70 - Ep 69 Waltzing Matilda: Australian History

    Waltzing Matilda is described as 'the people's song'.  More well known than the real Australian National Anthem around the world, Banjo Paterson's jaunty little ditty actually contains clues to some turbulent times he witnessed in Australian history.  This episode shares a little background about the much loved song. (40mins) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brilliant stories from Australia’s past  Enjoying the podcast?  Help support the show with a one-off donation AustralianHistoriesPodcast.com.au -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 40min
  • 69 - 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. (75 mins) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Brilliant stories from Australia’s past  Enjoying the podcast?  Help support the show with a one-off donation AustralianHistoriesPodcast.com.au -----------------------------------------------------------------

    Sun, 31 Dec 2023 - 1h 14min
  • 68 - 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. (Remixed 75 mins) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brilliant stories from Australia’s past  Enjoying the podcast?  Help support the show with a one-off donation AustralianHistoriesPodcast.com.au ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 1h 15min
  • 67 - 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.  (45 mins) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brilliant stories from Australia’s past  Enjoying the podcast?  Help support the show with a one-off donation AustralianHistoriesPodcast.com.au ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 45min
  • 66 - 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. (57 Mins) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brilliant stories from Australia’s past  Enjoying the podcast?  Help support the show with a one-off donation AustralianHistoriesPodcast.com.au ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Sat, 29 Apr 2023 - 57min
Mostra altri episodi