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This Week in 1930 - America's Tariff Apocalypse, Aviatrix Amy Johnson Awes Aussies... and Ferris Bueller?
Season 9 Episode 34
In the first week of June 1930, America was on the brink of economic apocalypse with its Smoot-Hawley tariffs – and their effects would be felt terri…
1 year, 3 months ago
Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Three
Season 9 Episode 31
After Lottie Condon’s shock confession, Ronald Griggs becomes infamous overnight when Truth newspaper publishes every sordid detail of his scandalous…
1 year, 3 months ago
Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Two
Season 9 Episode 30
Following the mysterious death of his wife in the mountain town of Omeo, rumours about Methodist preacher Ronald Griggs reach a fever pitch — and a v…
1 year, 3 months ago
Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part One
Season 9 Episode 29
Nearly a century before Erin Patterson was put on trial in the mushroom murder case, Australia was scandalised by allegations that a young preacher f…
1 year, 3 months ago
This Week in 1905: Aussie Feminist Highs & Lows, the First Empire Day, an American President Ends a Russian War, and a Ratcatcher Echoes in Eternity
Season 9 Episode 28
In London this week, the Aussie suffragist Nellie Martel explains to English women how they can win the vote, while back at home pioneering feminist …
1 year, 3 months ago
This Week in 1979: Aussie Movies Go Global, Ye Olde TV Listings & Our Forgotten Comedy Genius
Season 9 Episode 27
This week at the Cannes Film Festival, My Brilliant Career made Australian film history, while back home Rupert Murdoch became a Sydney TV mogul, set…
1 year, 3 months ago
This Week in 1954 - Sydney Anarchy, Killer Trains, a Climate Warming Warning, Record Setters & the Roo Roo Hop
Season 9 Episode 26
Pirates, sailors, mountaineers and the Abominable Snowman run riot through Sydney – a Sydney were you risk life and limb every time you catch a train…
1 year, 3 months ago
Short – Nazi Aftertaste
Season 9 Episode 13
85 years before American President Donald Trump gave unelected social media mogul Elon Musk unprecedented power with DOGE, Australian Prime Minister …
1 year, 4 months ago
This Week in 1929: The Blind Digger – Part Two
Season 9 Episode 25
Just as Frank’s radio career is taking off, his private life is laid bare in a racy tabloid expose. But the sequel to this scandal is to be far more …
1 year, 4 months ago
This Week in 1929: The Blind Digger – Part One
Season 9 Episode 24
Terribly wounded on 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli, AIF Private Frank Downes would be celebrated as The Blind Digger. After returning home on the first h…
1 year, 4 months ago