Episodes
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Ep 60 Alexander Pearce - Cannibal Pt 3: Australian History
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
In this final episode on Alexander Pearce we hear about his second escape attempt from Macquarie Harbour, with fellow convict Thomas Cox. They planned a less difficult route for their escape but again, their scheme didn't proceed as they had planned.
This time the authorities took the situation more seriously and we learn how it all ended for Cox & Pearce.
(40 mins)
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Ep 49 Convict Mutineers - Part 2: Australian History
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In Part 2 we will follow William Swallow and his fellow mutineer convicts on the commandeered ship, the Cyprus.
Swallow and his men were delighted to be heading into the Pacific, away from the dreaded Macquarie Harbour, and his sailing skills were put to the test as they made their way across the ocean. But they ran in to unexpected trouble around the Japanese coast.
(60 mins)
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Friday Feb 26, 2021
Ep 48 Convict Mutineers - Part 1: Australian History
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In part one of Convict Mutineers, we learn about a felon who just could not bear the idea of a life in exile, willing to take all necessary risks to try to return to England. And his efforts were extraordinary.
I think you will enjoy hearing about this Houdini like convict, a man the authorities had trouble keeping hold of. Today we look at what brought him to Van Diemen's Land, and how he created opportunities to try and escape the penal servitude there.
(60 mins)
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