Aussie History Podcast

Advice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: this episode refers to people who have or may have passed away.

It's Reconciliation Day and we look at the Mabo Case which overturned the concept of Terra Nullius - which was that before white settlement the land was empty and belonged to no one. In its decision, the High Court ruled that native title had existed on Murray Island and throughout Australia since time immemorial and that native title continued to exist where it had not been extinguished. Join me as learn about the Mabo Case and the man behind it all - Eddie Koiki Mabo.

Direct download: AWP_79_Mabo_-_13052018_12.20_PM.mp3
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In this episode we wrap up our take on Ned Kelly. Was he really a larrikin hero? Or should he be more properly remembered as a common criminal and murderer?

Direct download: AWP_78_Ned_Kelly_Part_2_-_5052018_7.39_PM.mp3
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In this and the next episode we will be looking at the life and times of Edward 'Ned' Kelly.  We will be asking the question does Ned Kelly deserve his place in Australian culture as a larrikin hero who stood up to the British ruling elite because of oppression faced by him, his family and the broader Irish-Catholic community? Or was he a ruthless  criminal and cop killer who deserved what he got?

A big warning here:  I'm not a Ned Kelly fan!!

 

Direct download: AWP_77_Ned_Kelly_Part_1_-_29042018_11.36_AM.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:00am AEST

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