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2021
Australia's Slave Ship Massacre — Part One
150 years ago today — 13 September 1871 — Australian slavers — aka 'blackbirders' — fired their guns into the hold of the brig Carl, where they had imprisoned 160 South Pacific Islanders they had recently attacked and kidnapped. Thirty five men were killed in hours of fusillades — and that many again would soon suffer an unbelievably horrific fate. To understand this massacre, we need to understand the man who ordered it. In part one of "Australia's Slave Ship Massacre", we delve into the life of forgotten mass murderer Dr James Patrick Murray, who played a role in the Burke & Wills, Ludwig Leichhardt and Adam Lindsay Gordon stories — and who had been widely hated across Australia even before he told his men on the Carl to "Shoot them all". To see images of the people from this episode (free, no sign up), go to patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 13, 2021
62 min
Australia's First UFO Wave — In 1909
Months before Australia's first heavier-than-air flights, people from Sydney to Hobart, Goulburn to Kalgoorlie, Melbourne to Perth reported seeing strange lights in the night skies. These mystery airships — dubbed "Scareships" — were said to travel at astounding speeds and perform complex aerobatics that suggested they were under intelligent control. What were they? The truth is out there. To become a Forgotten Australia supporter and get exclusive full-length bonus episodes: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 6, 2021
48 min
The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Eight: Finale
George O'Brien's life hangs in the balance as his DIY yacht is smashed by a gale and heavy seas. Gower Wilson's son Roy grows up to became Lord Howe hero. Plus: the legacy of George Rikard-Bell — aka movie star Brian Abbot — and how I came to find out that I hail from Lord Howe. To support Forgotten Australia from as little as $A2.75 per month, go to: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 29, 2021
49 min
The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Seven
Despite the recent double tragedies of the Mystery Star and Viking, taxi driver and nautical newbie George O’Brien decides he’s going to build a yacht so he and wife and their two young sons can sail from Sydney to Lord Howe Island. Why does he do it? Perhaps it's to impress his father-in-law: legendary Sydney shark hunter and all-round maritime madman Charlie Messenger. To support Forgotten Australia and get bonus episodes — including those related to this series — go to: www. patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 22, 2021
40 min
The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Six
While Brian Abbott and Leslie Hay Simpson are feared lost with Mystery Star, a macabre discovery on the coastline raises new questions, new hopes and new fears. Meanwhile Gower Wilson sets sail for Lord Howe Island aboard Viking — with his crew an eerie echo of the characters from the film Mystery Island. To hear all eight parts of this series now — and access bonus content – become a supporter: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 15, 2021
45 min
The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Five
Fears mount for the Mystery Island movie stars aboard the little launch Mystery Star. Brian Abbot’s wife Grace and Leslie Hay Simpson’s brother-in-law Arthur Titterton do everything in their power to convince the Federal Government to launch an air-and-sea search of the Tasman Sea. But the weather is turning bad and time is running out. Meanwhile, Gower Wilson offers his theories about the missing men — and plans his own voyage to Lord Howe Island. To hear all eight instalments now — and for bonus episodes and the audiobook of Australia's Sweetheart — become a supporter: www.patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 8, 2021
40 min
The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Four
Despite warnings from Lord Howe Island’s unofficial chief Gower Wilson, Brian Abbot and his co-star Leslie Hay Simpson set sail for Sydney in the tiny motor launch Mystery Star. To hear all eight parts of this series now, become a supporter: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 1, 2021
33 min
The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Three
As Mystery Island's cast and crew descend on Lord Howe Island, Brian Abbot has a secret plan to return to Sydney in his little motor launch Mystery Star. Why did he feel confident about making this dangerous trip? Likely because the Pup — sister ship to his vessel — had recently survived epic marine treks. But did Brian know the true fate of one of Pup’s skippers? To hear all eight parts of this series — along with bonus episodes — become a supporter at: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 26, 2021
44 min

About the podcast Forgotten Australia

History — As You've Never Heard It Before See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forgotten Australia

About the podcast Forgotten Australia

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Australia's Slave Ship Massacre — Part One

Australia's First UFO Wave — In 1909

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Eight: Finale

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Seven

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Six

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Five

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Four

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Three

About the podcast Forgotten Australia

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