On December 17, 1967, Holt vanished without a trace while swimming at Cheviot Beach. We dive into the details of the investigation, the different theories surrounding Holt's disappearance, and the impact it had on Australian politics and society. We hear from experts and eyewitnesses, including the diver who maintains that Holt actually died the night before. Through their accounts, we piece together the puzzle of what may have happened to Harold Holt on that fateful day, and examine the legacy of his disappearance on Australia's national psyche.

Join hosts Holly and Matthew Soall as they delve into the deepest history of this country, one topic, event or subject at a time. Weird Crap in Australia is a historical anthology series, so sit back, press play, and enjoy the history of this great land.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Sources cited:
Juddery, Bruce. 1967. "Search for P.M. Goes On." The Canberra Times, December 18: 1. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107037573.

The Canberra Times. 1967. "Menzies: A terrible tragedy." December 18: 2. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107037590.

Sharp, Annete. 2013. "Silence of Harold Holt's secret lover, Marjorie Gillespie." The Daily Telegraph, September 14. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/silence-of-harold-holt8217s-secret-lover-marjorie-gillespie/news-story/a2056f3f0105fa73ef3cdc2131d6d9b6.

Simmons, Gary. 2018. The Harold Holt Murder. July 18. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.harold-holt.net/index.htm.