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Episode 17 - The Rum Rebellion (1808)
Oct 1, 2018 ·
47m 21s
In this episode, we travel back in time to the early days of Australia's colonial history and explore the infamous Rum Rebellion of 1808. The colony's military governor, William Bligh,...
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In this episode, we travel back in time to the early days of Australia's colonial history and explore the infamous Rum Rebellion of 1808. The colony's military governor, William Bligh, had a reputation for being tough and uncompromising, but he found himself at odds with the colony's wealthy and powerful rum traders. In January 1808, a group of these traders led a rebellion against Bligh, deposing him from office and seizing control of the colony.
We delve into the events leading up to the rebellion, the key players involved, and the aftermath of the dramatic coup. With quotes from historians and contemporary media , we explore the wider social and political context of the rebellion and its enduring legacy in Australian history. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Australia's colonial past and its ongoing impact on the nation's political and cultural identity.
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.
Sources cited:
Evatt, H. V. 1938. Rum Rebellion. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
Ellis, M. H. 1955. John Macarthur. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
Bartram, J. 1811. Proceedings of a General Court-Martial, held at Chelsea Hospital. London: Sherwood, Neely & Jones.
The Sydney Morning Herald. 2008. "Captain Bligh's other mutiny." January 20. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/captain- blighs-other-mutiny-20080120-gdrxd6.html.
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We delve into the events leading up to the rebellion, the key players involved, and the aftermath of the dramatic coup. With quotes from historians and contemporary media , we explore the wider social and political context of the rebellion and its enduring legacy in Australian history. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Australia's colonial past and its ongoing impact on the nation's political and cultural identity.
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.
Sources cited:
Evatt, H. V. 1938. Rum Rebellion. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
Ellis, M. H. 1955. John Macarthur. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
Bartram, J. 1811. Proceedings of a General Court-Martial, held at Chelsea Hospital. London: Sherwood, Neely & Jones.
The Sydney Morning Herald. 2008. "Captain Bligh's other mutiny." January 20. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/captain- blighs-other-mutiny-20080120-gdrxd6.html.
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