Wed, 28 December 2022
On 8 September 2022 Queen Elizabeth II died. In this episode we explore what it meant for Australia. Oh, and I also rave on a little about cricket.
Direct download: AHP140-The_death_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II_-_28122022_10.09_am.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 10:11am AEDT |
Mon, 25 April 2022
It's ANZAC Day and we commomorate those Australians who served on HMAS Perth which was sunk in the Battle of the Sunda Strait on 1 March 1942.
Direct download: AHP-139-HMAS_Perth_-_2342022_11.59_am.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:30am AEDT |
Sun, 24 April 2022
Learn about the amazing story about Oskar Speck a man who paddled his kayak from Germany to Australia, starting in 1932 and taking 7 years to complete his voyage. By the time he arrived in Australia the world was at war and so he was, like many German nationals, interned. After the War Speck settled in Australia, becoming a successful opal dealer.
Direct download: AHP-138-Oskar_Speck_-_2342022_10.47_am.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:30am AEDT |
Sun, 27 March 2022
In the 1930s the inner suburbs of Sydney were in turmoil as rival gangs fought it out for supremacy in what was called the Razor Gang Wars'. The Razor Gangs were led by two women - Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh. We also pay tribute to Shane Warne (Warnie) who passed away at the young age of 52. For his ball of the century see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44WLwHEWJ4M
Direct download: AHP_137_Razor_Gang_Wars_-_1932022_12.57_pm.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:30am AEDT |
Sun, 27 February 2022
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this episode mentions the names of people who have passed away. Governor Macquarie uses military force to effectively end the Sydney Wars. We also wrap things up and conclude that the history I learned at school was not accurate. We also pay tribute to John Landy, the second person to break the 4 minute mile, who has passed away. He is also famous for helping Ron Clarke to his feet in the 1956 Australian mile championships. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LZK5YbJkYQ
Direct download: AHP_136_Sydney_Wars_Wrap_up_-_2622022_12.05_pm.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:30am AEDT |
Sun, 13 February 2022
We wrap up our coverage of the 1971 Springbok Tour. The Sprinboks arrive in Australia and are met with protests wherever they go.
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Direct download: AHP_135_Springbok_Tour_Part_2_-_1222022_10.58_am.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:09am AEDT |