Best Bushrangers Podcasts (2024)

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Anzac Day Special: Captain Ivor Margetts, Gallipoli to Pozieres 42:00

27d ago42:00

42:00

To mark Anzac Day, we hear the story of Hobart teacher Captain Ivor Margetts, who led his men into battle at Gallipoli during WWI, surviving the whole campaign in the Dardanelles Strait, only to be killed at the very start of the Battle of Pozieres. Known as Margo to his mates and Captain Ivor to his descendants, Ivor Margetts was a teacher and AFL…

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Richmond: Baby Expert Depot 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

We read newspaper articles about some of the first services for mothers and babies in Richmond. Penny's friends Jo Rosenberg and Vaya Pashos compare this to their own experiences of Maternal Child Health services. Then proper oral historian, Carla Pascoe-Leahy, talks to Penny and Christina about how ideas around mothercraft have changed over the pa…

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Richmond: Band Blasts from the Past and Present 1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Musician and educator, Adam Arnold talks to us about brass bands in Richmond. We find some uncanny parallels between Adam's current bands and the Richmond Boys Brass Band started a hundred years earlier. Trove '50 Years Since he Led First Band', Bairnsdale Advertiser and East Gippsland Stock and Station Journal, 16 March 1953 'Richmond Boys Brass B…

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Richmond: the Globe Theatre with Damian Callinan 1:08:16

3M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Penny and Christina are joined by star of stage and screen, Damian Callinan, to talk about stages and screens in Richmond in the olden days. Specifically we read articles from Trove about the Globe Picture Theatre, which was built in 1912 on the site of the current Richmond Library. And musician-of-the pod Tim Carruthers joins us to bring some old …

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Curr vs Cross: Indentured absconders and the Van Diemen's Land Company 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

In 1832, when a group of indentured servants ran off from their jobs with the Van Diemen’s Land Company in northwest Tasmania, the ramifications would be severe — both for them and for their former master, Edward Curr. At the fledgling settlement of Circular Head in March 1832, the Forth ship brought a group of indentured servants from England, rea…

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Richmond: In the Library with the Professor 57:58

3M ago57:58

57:58

Penny and Christina are joined by Mary Carroll, Associate Professor in the School of Information and Communication Studies, Charles Sturt University. Mary is a historian of Australian libraries. We read 1870s newspaper articles from Trove about the Richmond at the Town Hall and talk about whether anything has really changed. We cover some hot butto…

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In Ned Kelly’s footsteps: Tasmanian bushrangers Sutherland & Ogden 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

In 1883, Kelly Gang wannabes James Sutherland and James Ogden carried out their brief but bloody bushranging careers near Epping Forest, Tasmania. But they never achieved the same infamy as their hero Ned Kelly. In the middle of the night, William Wilson and his wife Theresa were woken by the sound of stones hitting the roof of their small house in…

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Murder on the dance floor: Audrey Jacob and Cyril Gidley 38:53

4M ago38:53

38:53

In 1925, Audrey Jacob walked through the crowded ballroom of Perth’s Government House, tapped Cyril Gidley on the shoulder and shot him point blank in the chest. But after a sensational trial, she was cleared of murder. So just how was she found not guilty? Audrey Jacob was just 20 years old when she was out with a friend at the annual St John of G…

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The Royal Derby: Stage time in the olden days 1:09:49

4M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Comedian and broadcaster Charlie Pickering joins us to discuss Brunswick Street pub, The Royal Derby. As a new comic, Charlie started a stand-up room at the Derby with Michael Chamberlain. He tells us about the origins and philosophy of Stage Time and we discuss Royal Derby entertainments from the even more olden days. Trove 'Royal Derby Hotel', Me…

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A Pocketful of Patriarchy: The gendered history of the pocket 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

SUMMER SPECIAL: There’s a reason women always exclaim in delight when they realise a garment has pockets, and it is a story that is woven through hundreds of years of history — and firmly entrenched in the suffragette movement. In this special summer edition of Ratbags & Roustabouts, we unravel the history of the pocket, learning about how fashion …

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Why Pluto was pushed out of the solar system 17:49

5M ago17:49

17:49

SUMMER SPECIAL: In 1930, the elusive Planet X — later named Pluto — was introduced to the world to much fanfare as the solar system’s ninth planet. So why was it rejected again, just 76 years later? When US astronomer Clyde Tombaugh first found Pluto on the edge of the solar system, he joined the small and exclusive club of planet discoverers. The …

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Baby Farmers: The Makin murderers of Macdonaldtown 37:40

5M ago37:40

37:40

In 1892, two plumbers unearthed a grisly secret while laying pipes in a Sydney backyard — they found the bodies of two babies. Soon suspicion fell on John and Sarah Makin, who made a living out of raising other people’s infants. But how many more bodies would police find? In all, 15 babies all aged under six months old were dug up from backyards ar…

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Aussie Inventors: Four fab creations and the people behind them 34:12

6M ago34:12

34:12

All kinds of Australian inventions throughout history have changed the world. This episode we talk about four of them — from inventions that saved lives to icons of Outback Australia. On a hot day in January 1907, two boys got in trouble in the surf at Bondi. Luckily for them, a new invention, the rescue reel, had just been installed on the beach. …

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Stepping Up: NSW Police First Responders Recognised 35:18

6M ago35:18

35:18

Celebrating the achievements of NSW police officers in emergency response. Acting Superintendent Hassan El-khansa manages the NSW Incident and Emergency command and was the NSW Rotary officer of the year for 2023. Inspector Ben McIntyre saved the life of a young man who had collapsed at home. Stories of leadership and resilience in adversity. https…

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Andrew Hume: On the trail of lost explorer Ludwig Leichhardt 36:46

6M ago36:46

36:46

After explorer Ludwig Leichhardt went missing in 1848, Andrew Hume, made it his life’s mission to find out what had happened to him. But no one would believe the secrets he uncovered in Australia’s punishing interior. Was Hume a bushman or a conman? Andrew Hume felt an affinity with the Australian bush he grew up in. He loved the land and he honed …

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In the Line of Fire: Constable Cyril Howe 44:59

7M ago44:59

44:59

Just before Christmas 1963, Constable Cyril Howe was murdered on duty near Wagga Wagga. Daughter Kim explains how his family faced life without him. And the chair of NSW Police Legacy Superintendent Donna McCarthy discusses how the charity has been supporting the families of deceased officers since 1987. https://www.policelegacynsw.org.au/ If you h…

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Bushrangers and Outriders. 37:20

6M ago37:20

37:20

We remember Constable Samuel Nelson who was murdered on duty by bushrangers in 1865. His descendant and namesake, an Inspector at Mt Druitt, tells the story. And we go undercover with the NSW Police Transport Command targeting sex offenders on the Sydney commuter network. If you have any information that might assist NSW Police please call Crime St…

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John Langford: Sent to war without a gun 33:17

6M ago33:17

33:17

When war broke out in 1914, thousands were eager to join up for the adventure, including John Langford. But his four years serving as a stretcher bearer in the RAMC would change the way he viewed life forever. To commemorate Remembrance Day, we head to the Western Front during World War I as we follow the work of the Royal Army Medical Corps and in…

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Scam alert: Virtual Kidnapping is on the rise 25:16

7M ago25:16

25:16

NSW Police are warning of a new wave of “virtual kidnapping” offences, often targeting international students. The victims are coerced into paying large sums of money into unknown offshore accounts. As the scam escalates, the victims are made to fake their own kidnaps and the scammers demand ransom payments for their safe release. Anyone with infor…

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Guiding futures: Police Youth Officers 43:20

7M ago43:20

43:20

NSW Police youth officers work with Police Area Commands and local community organisations dedicated to guiding young people away from the potential pitfalls in society and towards more productive futures. Their primary objective is to lessen youth encounters with the justice system and provide constructive strategies for when things go wrong. Dive…

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Macquarie Monsters: Gruesome tale of convict cannibals 33:25

7M ago33:25

33:25

Edward Broughton and Matthew McAvoy were executed in 1831 for being “illegally at large”. It seemed a harsh punishment for two runaways. But after their deaths, the truth would emerge of the crimes they had committed — which included murder and cannibalism. In 1830, two escaped convicts stumbled out of the Tasmanian wilderness with an incredible ta…

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In Pursuit of Justice: The NSW Police Canine Unit 44:03

8M ago44:03

44:03

A rare and exclusive tour of the NSW Police Canine Unit. We meet handlers and development staff and learn how police dogs make the grade. We pay tribute to the canine heroes of the force, including Titan the first police dog in NSW to make the ultimate sacrifice while on duty. If you have any information that might assist NSW Police please call Cri…

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The Greenaway Way 1:00:06

8M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Kids Lit allrounder and MVP Emily Gale joins Christina and Penny to talk about illustrator Kate Greenaway. Emily also gives some great advice for writers and illustrators on the state of the industry. Emily Gale Website Substack - Voracious Trove 'A Charming Artist', Launceston Examiner, 5 June 1893 'Miss Kate Greenaway's Latest Child's Book', The …

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Riding with the Mounties 35:38

8M ago35:38

35:38

The Mounted unit is nearly 200 years old and is one of the most sought after posts in the NSW Police Force. We take a special tour through the unit's headquarters in Sydney to learn what it takes to make the grade and the incredible bond between horse and rider. f you have any information that might assist NSW Police please call Crime Stoppers on 1…

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T.B. Margetts: Guns, gold and the wild northwest 27:43

8M ago27:43

27:43

In the late 1800s, the northwest of Tasmania was a wild place, where only the wildest of people survived. One such man was T.B. Margetts. Born in Leicestershire but raised in Tasmania, he was a pioneer, adventurer, farmer and horseman. He was stubborn as they come, a bit hot-headed and never lost a battle. An encounter with a bushranger in his yout…

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Raptor Squad 43:28

8M ago43:28

43:28

NSW Police Force's Raptor Squad has been targeting serious and organised crime among outlaw motor cycle gangs and other groups in NSW since 2009 with outstanding results. Detective Superintendent Andrew Koutsoufis, commander of the squad, discusses Raptor’s relentless zero tolerance approach to violent organised crime. Raptor’s resident bikie exper…

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Cybercrime on the rise 29:52

8M ago29:52

29:52

Cybercrime costs the Australian community an estimated $3.5 billion a year and much of that flows offshore to offenders beyond the reach of law enforcement. This is an under-reported crime but the NSW Police Force cyber crime unit is calling on victims to come forward and share their stories. Detective Sergeant Julian Thornton discusses recent jobs…

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Gaffes at the Gallows: Six executions that didn’t go to plan 31:10

9M ago31:10

31:10

Sometimes the death sentence is just the start of the story. In this episode, we hear about six times capital punishment from Australia’s convict days didn’t go to plan — from equipment malfunctions to out and out brawls. Even the first execution in the British settlement at Port Jackson didn’t go very well when they couldn’t convince anyone among …

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Alison in Canberra-land 1:16:41

8M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

Linnett Turner joins Penny and husband-of-half-of-the-pod Lincoln to talk about Alison Sanchez (nee Binns). Linnett's mother Alison grew up in Canberra in the early days of Australia's capital. A tragedy in her early-20s transformed Alison's plans and she travelled the world before returning to Canberra again. Trove 'Farewell Evening', The Canberra…

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Justice for Cecilia Haddad 33:18

9M ago33:18

33:18

In June 2023, a Brazilian federal court sentenced engineer Mário Marcelo Santoro to 27 years in prison for the 2018 murder of former partner Cecília Haddad in Australia. Santoro was convicted of aggravated homicide, asphyxiation, femicide and concealment of a corpse, after a surprise confession to the court. . In April 2018, the body of 38 year old…

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Birds Eye View: Polair 23:58

9M ago23:58

23:58

We take a tour of the NSW Airwing at Bankstown in Sydney to understand how they support every facet of police operations from dangerous search and rescue operations to keeping crime under high altitude surveillance. Our guide is Constable Ian Bennett who overcame his fear of heights to achieve a cherished goal, a place in this tight-knit squad of a…

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Dirty Rotten Spies: The enigmatic life of Baron von Koenig 37:20

9M ago37:20

37:20

In a world of spies and con-artists, deceptions and double-crosses, Baron Rudolf von Koenig conned, manipulated and blackmailed his way around the world. But the fraudster also played a vital part in helping the Allies crack the German Enigma code and win WWII. In a nondescript hotel in Belgium in 1931, a transaction takes place between a seasoned …

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The Best Job on Two Wheels 23:23

9M ago23:23

23:23

Retired NSW highway patrol member Val Sugden tells of the struggle to become the state’s first female motorcycle cop in 1983. Val, who’s still riding after decades in the saddle for the police, explains how she made the grade and met dignitaries from the Pope to Princess Diana. If you have information that might assist NSW Police in current investi…

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Brothers No More 37:02

9M ago37:02

37:02

One of the state’s most experienced investigators Detective Chief Inspector Glen Browne explains how Homicide and the Middle Eastern Crime Squads worked together to bring down the infamous Brothers 4 Life gang during a violent spree from 2012 to 2014. Browne explains the qualities required to become a successful homicide investigator and deal with …

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Dicky White Part 2: Love, liquor and lunacy 35:34

9M ago35:34

35:34

In this episode, we meet up again with convict highwayman Dicky White as he faces the tyranny of Major Foveaux on Norfolk Island, builds a pub in Launceston, and gets locked up in a madhouse in London. After the trials of the voyage to New South Wales on board the Hillsborough convict ship, Dicky White finds himself first in the settlement of Port …

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Lost at Sea: The Black Bone Part 5 37:56

10M ago37:56

37:56

NSW Police are still working to identify the human jaw bone found at Umina in 2020. Having ruled out a 1940 drowning victim, the Forensic Services and Technical Services Command is using a new technique never before tried in NSW. Dr Jennifer Raymond believes forensic investigative genetic genealogy will soon unlock a decades-old mystery. And Senior…

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Dicky White Part 1: Highway robbery and the death ship 30:56

10M ago30:56

30:56

From the American Revolution to the shores of Sydney Cove, this tale follows the highs and lows of the life of Dicky White. When 24-year-old Dicky was driven to commit highway robbery in London in 1797, he was condemned to execution. It was the birth of his son John and the death of his wife which saw a legal act of mercy, swapping the noose for a …

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One Day in Faraday 1:26:32

10M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Primary school teacher Anna Grace joins Penny and Christina to talk about the Faraday kidnappings. With a special guest appearance from Peter Tangey. Trove '$1 Million Demand for Teacher', 6 Pupils, The Canberra Times, 7 October 1972 'Big Hunt for School Kidnappers', The Canberra Times, 9 October 1972 '2 Men Charged over Kidnap', The Papua New Guin…

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The Tibbs Tragedy: Elizabeth versus The Monster 32:02

10M ago32:02

32:02

When notorious bushranger Thomas Jeffries took a young family hostage in 1825, he performed an act so despicable, he had the entire island of Van Diemen’s Land calling for his execution. It was New Year’s Eve in 1825 when John and Elizabeth Tibbs with their five-month-old baby were visited by a group of bushrangers. The leader was Thomas Jeffries, …

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John Basham: Bushrangers, bayonets and blood 26:20

10M ago26:20

26:20

This is the tragic tale of John Basham, a young farmer in Van Diemen’s Land in 1825 who was caught in the crossfire when Governor George Arthur began a personal war with bushranger Matthew Brady. In March 1825, John Basham and his stockman Joseph Hindes were tending their sheep on the banks of the Tamar River when they looked up and saw two men hol…

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Chorkles Sees Red 35:32

11M ago35:32

35:32

Peter Tangey is back to talk about another chapter in Chorkles Moss's life. She gave evidence at the Victorian Royal Commission on Communism in 1949. We talk about how divisive communism became for Australian politics and communities. Trove 'Ideals akin to Christianity', The Herald, 26 July 1949 'Woman farmer's evidence at Red inquiry', The Argus, …

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Bushrangers: Real or fake? 57:41

11M ago57:41

57:41

Tim Carruthers returns to hear more about our sailor's journey from Melbourne to the Goldfields. The sailor reaches the Black Forest and comes across a notorious "bushranger", Black Douglas. We also hear the true story of Tim's star-turn in Castlemaine North's production of Captain Midnite the musical. Trove 'A Sailor's Trip from Melbourne to Mount…

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Attestation Day for Class 357 17:33

12M ago17:33

17:33

After sixteen weeks on campus, Class 357 is graduating from the NSW Police Academy. Having met all the academic and physical challenges, it’s time for the students’ attestation parade before family, friends, the Commissioner, the Police Minister and other dignitaries. To the strains of the NSW Police Band, this diverse group demonstrates the skills…

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Resilience: In Memory of Constable Peter Forsyth. 43:10

12M ago43:10

43:10

Two long term frontline officers discuss dealing with trauma in their lives and policing careers. Senior Constable Brian Neville was with Constable Peter Forsyth when he was murdered by a suspect in 1998. For Detective Sergeant Kylie Whiting, it was the death of a stranger that led her to a life of public service. And we go to remote Dareton to tal…

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Stamp Love 54:02

12M ago54:02

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We're joined by Gerard and Celeste McCulloch from the podcast Stamps Aren't Cool. We discover a surprising intersection in Trove's newspaper archives between philately and relationships. Stamps Aren't Cool Podcast YouTube channel Blog - Punk Philatelist Trove 'Hobbies for Husbands', The Australian Star, 16 December 1905 'Women Philatelists are Disc…

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The Missing Persons Registry 36:55

12M ago36:55

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The Missing Persons Registry is bringing the public into the search for missing loved ones through innovative geo-targeting technology, but Detective Inspector Ritchie Sim wants more people to get involved. And PT Instructor Acting Sergeant Henry Hurly puts Class 357 through their paces for the last time before Attestation. This podcast is sponsore…

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The Changeling: Samantha Azzopardi 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

International fraudster Samantha Azzopardi has racked up 100 charges for impersonating children and teenagers yet still it’s unclear her motive for these elaborate hoaxes. Detective Sergeant Aaron Power tells of his investigation into “The Changeling.” At the Academy, we meet Sgt Bianca Williams and Mr Alfie Walker from the NSW Police/Charles Sturt…

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Lost at Sea: The Black Bone - Part 5 - Donald or Roy. 27:02

1y ago27:02

27:02

Lost at Sea: The Black Bone mystery could be about to provide a new twist to this three year investigation. As DNA testing seeks to confirm the theory that the blackened jaw found at Umina Beach belongs to a boy lost, in 1940. But another older possibility emerges... At the Academy, career detective-turned Academic Carla Tomadini discusses how Char…

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Operation Trawler: Protecting Our Kids 32:37

1y ago32:37

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Operation Trawler is one of NSW Police’s most successful pro-active squads, targeting online paedophiles by posing as potential victims. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Goddard and Detective Sergeant Natalie Stojceski take us behind the scenes of this high stakes work. At the NSW Police Academy, news has broken that Protocol Instructor Sergeant Ton…

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One Year with Commissioner Karen Webb (APM) 41:09

1y ago41:09

41:09

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb discusses her first year in the top job and the principles that have guided her through a long career. The Commissioner sets out her agenda in tackling domestic violence and organised crime. At the Police Academy, protocol instructor Sergeant Tony Wade talks about the final run to attestation and what is ahead for…

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