Ep69: The Australian Overland Telegraph Line | 1870 - 1872

from A History of Australia · host ahistoryofaustralia

This week, we examine the creation of the Australian Overland Telegraph Line and see how Australia finally connects to the rest of the world. Furthermore, we discuss Mary Mackillop's excommunication, the rise of Henry Parkes to the role of Premier, and recap a bushranger who was missing from last weeks episode! The Overland Telegraph Line: A Transcultural History | https://otlhistory.sa.gov.au/ A History of Australia @ Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/ahistoryofaus.bsky.social

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