Hi again! Part Four here to sum up what I've found about the life and times of notorious Maine outlaw, Lorin Roberts, and put a nice little bow on the Black in Maine series for now. We'll get into Lorin's later life a bit and how his story compares to other Black folks in the area at the same time, which is REALLY interesting! Tune in to find out..…

A really, really rough year. Jail breaks, shootouts, and living in the woods. All that and more... Check out Patreon to see some primary sources on Patreon since pretty much all of them for this one are out of the newspapers. Worthy Bond Investments You have BIG dreams. Stash cash at 7% APY to help your fellow humans. You buy one, I get one free. D…

Picking up where we left off with The Roberts Family in 1923, we cover some contextual history and Lorin's wild stories begin with three jail breaks from 1923 to 1932, and many other shenanigans. 1932 was a crazy year in this story, so there's more to unpack next time in part three! This story comes from 90% primary sources too numerous to list her…

Looping you in on my major project. You'll love it! This episode just lays some groundwork for the juicy stories to come. If you want to check out some of the primary sources, they will be on Patreon as images. https://www.patreon.com/outcastsanddissidence Other Sources: African American National Biography, online April 2014, collected by HH Price.…

Penny and Christina are joined by Julianne Negri to talk about library work and crime. Julianne is an author, artist, library worker and Trove-lover and in this episode she applies her incredible skill set to solving cold-case crimes from the Richmond Library. Trove articles 'Lady Librarian', Richmond Guardian, 23 December 1922 'Librarian Denies he…

Listen in for a little history on mental health advocacy and reform in New England through the lens of the work of Boston's Dorothea Dix and the dark story of Maine's School for the Feeble-Minded, aka Pineland. For more episodes ad-free and released early, find me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/outcastsanddissidence Check out Worthy Bonds for 7…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

Malaga Island: where tourism and eugenics collided. Listen to learn about Maine's former mixed-race fishing island community and what happened when the government decided to intervene. For more episodes ad-free and released early, find me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/outcastsanddissidence Check out Worthy Bonds for 7% APY interest, their inte…

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…

Our story began on the Massachusetts island of Nantucket in the early 1800s with young baby Samuel Comstock. His life from infancy to adulthood bore every mark of evil foreboding. Part one covered until the completion of his heinous mutiny, long considered one of the worst, if not the very worst, in American history. Part two covers the wild afterm…

Our story begins on the Massachusetts island of Nantucket in the early 1800s with young baby Samuel Comstock. His life from infancy to adulthood bore every mark of evil foreboding. Part one covers until the completion of his heinous mutiny, long considered one of the worst, if not the very worst, in American history. Warning - this gets pretty grue…

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 …

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…

From the origins of the term “Matey” to the pirate captain who had the cook burned alive because he thought he would cook well, this tantalizing story of New England Misbehavior is that of pirates. The Golden Age of Piracy was from the late 17th Century into the early-mid 18th Century, which aligns perfectly with the colonization of New England and…

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…

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, …

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…

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…

We talk to Peter Tangey about Newstead identity Chorkles Kasner Moss. Chorkles and her family were mentioned in a number of newspaper articles but this still left some big questions we couldn't answer. Trove Coranation recipes 'Reader's Recipes Coronation Pigeon Pie', Truth, 18 April 1937 'Three Coronation Cake Recipes', The Australasian, 15 May 19…

Tim Carruthers joins us as we attempt to read a very long account of a journey from Melbourne to the Victorian goldfields in 1852. Tim tells us about the time he tried to walk from Melbourne to Castlemaine for a bet. Two ambitious goals. One outcome. Trove 'A Sailor's Trip from Melbourne to Mount Alexander', The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 1952 H…

We talk to Nerida Lloyd about her great aunts Pat and Nonie McCarthy. They grew up in the Court House Hotel, owned by their publican father. Through the writings of Border Morning Mail journalist "Constance" we discuss their active Albury social lives. Trove 'Mrs J. J. McCarthy', Corowa Free Press, 23 September 1927 'Border Personalities', Border M…

Vaya Pashos joins Penny and Christina to talk about Greek and Skip Easter traditions and some "interesting" Easter recipes from Trove's archives. Vaya Neighbuzz Instagram Trove Trove Blog, 'Don's Party' Louise Zedda-Sampson, Trove, 'Batter up, ladies' 'Easter Recipes', Sunday Mail, 10 April 1927 'Lost Prestige', The Newcastle Sun, 25 March 1929 'Ho…

Trove lover and television writer Vaya Pashos joins us to take part in a 1943 Ladies Quiz written by Princess Alexandra Kropotkin. Vaya spills some TV quiz show secrets and tells us about her biggest fact-checking regret. You can find Vaya on Instagram and listen to her fabulous podcast Neighbuzz all about the Australian soap opera Neighbours. The …

Physiotherapist Mary-Anne Tangey joins us to discuss historical articles about the pelvic floor. We try to answer the question that launched 1000 opinion columns: Should women ride horses side-saddle or astride? Trove National Library of Australia, 'Trove Strategy' 'How Should Women Ride', Adelaide Advertiser, 13 July 1914 'Improving on Nature', Br…

Support Trove Contact the Federal Minister for Arts and your local member to tell them you think ongoing Trove funding is important. The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Arts PO Box 6022 House of Representatives Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Tel: 02 6277 4410 The Australian Libraries and Information Association has a great resource on how to s…

Trove articles 'Christmas', The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 December 1879 'Christmas Pudding Reform', The Register, 13 December 1901 'An Australian Christmas Dinner; cold dishes for choice', Newcastle 24 December 1935 Other Wassail bowl Moulded Meats, Messy NessyBy Penny Tangey

Trove articles Presentation to the Mayoress, Queensland Figaro, 26 February 1903 The Mayoress's Fete, The Queenslander, 1 November 1902 Death of Mr L.G. Corrie, The Daily Mail, 3 August 1918 The State Ball, The Queenslander, 7 August 1920 Fined for Trespassing, The Brisbane Telegraph, 6 April 1922 Family Notices, Brisbane Courier, 8 May 1922 Naming…

Trove articles Old Yankee Spirit, The Canberra Times, 14 March 1968 Letters to the Editor - Australian or British, The Canberra Times, 27 May 1969 Letters to the Editor - Australia and US, The Canberra Times, 30 May 1969 Letters to the Editor - Subservient Australia, The Canberra Times, 12 September 1969 Letters to the Editor - Mother's Boys, The C…

This special ANZAC Day episode was put together and broadcast on 1RPH in Canberra. The following articles were featured in this week’s episode from 25 April, 1947: From the Canberra Times... National Commemoration of ANZAC Day – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2713307 ANZAC Day Messages – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2713308 Meat Shortage Du…

This special Christmas Day episode aired on 1RPH in CanberraBy Broderick Matthews

Trove articles Guildford, Mount Alexander Mail, 30 April 1907 Mount Alexander Shire Council, Mount Alexander Mail, 6 January 1897 Mount Alexander Shire Council, Mount Alexander Mail, 3 February 1897 A Pedestrian Trip to Ballarat, Mount Alexander Mail, 10 September 1858 Other information Bronwyn Tracey Art Guildford, Victorian Places The Big Tree, N…

Trove articles Australian Comedienne Looks Back, The Newcastle Sun, 11 March 1938 Letty Craydon's Varied Career, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 January 1941 Powder on Coat Made her Suspicious Fought Other Woman, Evening News, 16 December 1926 Other info Trove Correction Hall of Fame Biography Letty Craydon Biography Ron Shand Bonnie Tangey comedy…

Trove articles Menagerie of Pets, Advocate, 17 July 1924 Down on the Farm, Advocate, 23 October 1924 Gives her Prize to the Tiny Tots, Advocate, 24 November 1924 Another Islander Brightens up her Oar, Advocate, 9 April 1925 Chooks Galore, Advocate, 24 September 1925 Newstead's 'Queen Carnival', Advocate, 30 June 1927 Other info Aunt Patsy biography…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from December 24, 1920: Christmas Time – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215161802 Observance of Christmas – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206928262 Christmas Stranger – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40339963 Christmas Cheer – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20461894 Toys For Sick Children – http…

Today's episode of This Was The News will not be broadcast. Instead, we will broadcast a special Christmas Eve episode on Thursday December 24.By Broderick Matthews

Articles featured in this week’s episode from November 19, 1890: Balloon Ascent – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163582606 The Dignity of Parliament – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242127378 Charge of Attempting to Rob a Constable – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8452259 A Bookmaker Arrested – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196977065 C…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from November 5, 1910: Booking Theatre Seats – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5205280 Town Hall Organ – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article193281781 Name of the Townsite – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91096825 Robinson Crusoe – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215337512 Yeppoon Mystery – http://nla.g…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from October 22, 1930: Wanted, An Honest Leader – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187828079 Over The Wireless - “A Weary Journey” – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115357809 Arrival at Sydney His Cap Souvenired – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article79470668 Whale Flesh as an Item of Diet – http://nla.gov.a…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from October 8, 1900: The Plague – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19058467 Summary – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237117400 Yass and the Federal Capital – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100408808 Advertisements http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215495180 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100408813…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from September 24, 1880: Compulsion – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127643085 Dropping “Aitches” – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146444919 Mail on the Liners – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202156818 Eric the Red – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13468768 Yelta – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-arti…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from September 10, 1920: The Industrial Outlook – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article45508028 44 Hour Week – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article249034588 Local and General – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123487933 Shrimps in Drinking Water – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37076125 Advertisements http://…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from August 27, 1910: Post Office Clock Wrong – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5265249 Up, Boys, and at ‘Em! – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251332693 General News – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202942479 Big Seizure of Opium – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article238011274 Old Maids’ Fright – http:…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from August 13, 1880: Tumut News – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127640820 Removal of Kelly to Melbourne – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202155720 Miscellaneous – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192877685 The Anti-Chinese Bill – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207660007 Advertising http://nla.gov…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from July 16, 1900: The Nation Builders – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180230857 South Australia’s Plight – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60779617 Free Meals Declared Black – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16661096 Political News and Notes – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122243135 Housewives …

Articles featured in this week’s episode from July 16, 1900: Rabbit Pest – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174133869 The Governor-General Of Australia – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54449955 The First Governor-General – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89614258 Federal Demonstration – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100406438 The Governor…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from July 2, 1890: The Year’s Revenue – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208386931 Bad Streets – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65350159 Cairns General News – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39434319 Cootamundra Crumbs – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143768031 Bourke Local and General – http://nla.…

Articles featured in this week’s episode from June 18, 1920: The Salary Grab – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203711700 The Capital – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119287324 A Mild Sensation – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216959429 Profitable Cauliflowers – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27778816 Remarkable Milking – http://nla.gov.a…