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Warm Red Earth

by That's Not Canon Productions

AUSTRALIA'S WEIRD. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT. Warm Red Earth is a podcast that explores the odder parts of Australiana, from forgotten history to folklore and even a bit of superstition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. The Awful Confession

    In 1830 five convicts escaped from the brutal penal settlement of Sarah Island, in Macquarie Harbour. Only two made it back to civilisation. And they both made an awful confession about what happened to the other three men. Music featured was Lightless Dawn, Spacial Harvest and Gathering…

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  2. Murder in the High Country

    The mystery surrounding Wonnangatta Murders still haunts the isolated Victorian High Country to this day. Music used was Industrial Music Box, Lightless Dawn, Oppressive Gloom and Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. A Mantle of Safety

    The history of the Flying Doctors (and Nurses and Dentists) is one of devotion, sacrifice and a genuine love of humanity that was keystone of Reverend John Flynn's philosophy, and those who joined 'Flynn's Mob'. Music from Kevin MacLeod, Perspectives and Folk Round. Hosted on Acast. See...

  4. The Death of James Darcy

    The ever lasting impact of the death of a stockman in 1917. Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, or your podcatcher of choice. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. The Mad Dentist of Wynyard Square

    While the Mad Dentist didn't do anything terrible to people's teeth, Henry Louis Bertrand most certainly acted wildly, and all for love. Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, or your podcatcher of choice. Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See...

  6. The Gundagai Flood

    The Great Flood of 1852 remains the deadliest flood in Australian history, which would've been worse if it wasn't for the heroic actions of three Wiradjuri men. Music used was Pepper's Theme, Thunderbird, Long Note Four, Mesmerise High Quality and The Pyre, by Kevin MacLeod. All can be found at...

  7. Godmother of the Bridge

    Miss Kathleen Butler is a name that's all but forgotten these days, but without her we would not have the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Music used was Awaiting Return, Brittle Rille, Folk Round, Montauk Point and Pepper's Theme, by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER,...

  8. The Bulletin Debate

    In 1892 two titans of Australian poetry clashed in their attitudes towards the blossoming 'Australian spirit'. Or -- Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson have a poetical smackdown. The music used was Brittle Rille, Pepper's Theme, Folk Round, Master of the Feast, Montauk Point, Teller of Tales and...

  9. WTF1932

    A heck of a lot happened in 1932. Music used was Duet Musette, Pippin the Hunchback, Teller of Tales, Netherworld Shanty, Heavy Heart, Living Voyage and Marty Gots a Plan by Kevin MacLeod. The Bridge We've Been Waiting For, by Len Maurice. ABC Theme Remix, by Pendulam. Subscribe to us on ITUNES,...

  10. Womens Brigade of Broken Hill

    From 1889 to 1920 Broken Hill saw four major strikes that ended up shaping not only the mining industry, but saw a complete overhaul in worker's rights across the country. And right in the middle of all that was bunch of union women armed with broomsticks. Songs: Folk Round, Master of the Feast,...

  11. Black Sunday Bondi

    On the 6th February 1938 a freak wave washed more than 250 people out to sea. Luckily the volunteer surf life savers were there to conduct the largest surf rescue in Australia's history. Music was Montauk Point, Perspectives, Living Voyage, Cryptic Sorrow, all by Kevin MacLeod at incompehech.com...

  12. Mysterious Captain Moonlite

    Andrew George Scott will always be overshadowed by his alter-ego of bushranger Captain Moonlite, but Scott's journey to infamy was hardly straight forward. Music featured was Long Road Ahead B, Pippin the Hunchback, Morgana Rides, Folk Round, Promises to Keep, Skye Callin, Heavy Heart, Long Road...

  13. Shark Arm Case

    On Anzac Day, 1935, a shark that was on display at Coogee Aquarium suddenly threw up a man's arm. And then things got weird. Music featured was Sneaky Snitch, Brittle Rille, Lightless Dawn, and Despair and Triumph, all by Kevin MacLeod. More can be found at incompetech.com. Subscribe to us on...

  14. The Cream Can

    In the early morning of July 29th, 1957, the tiny town of Bega was shocked awake when a massive bomb blast flattened an entire house, killing three people. The victim was the local constable, his wife and 7 month old baby. However, 60 years later, the official police report and eye witness…

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  15. Parkes' Fenian Conspiracy

    On March 12th, 1868, Henry O'Farrell shot Prince Alfred while he was picnicking on the northern beach of Clontarf, an action that saw hysterical fear of an Irish rebellion spread across the nation, a hysteria which a mostly unknown politician Henry Parkes, took cruel advantage of. Songs used…

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  16. The Killers Of Eden

    For nearly a century the people of Eden and three pods of orcas that lived off the coast worked together in one of the most incredible inter-species relationships in the world. Music featured was Angel Share, Nu Flute, Perspectives, Despair and Triumph, Lost Time, Hidden Past, by Kevin MacLeod of...

  17. An Old Lady Remembers

    A short story this week, a recital of what Euphemia 'Effie' Davidson told her niece, Debbie Nicholson in 1940, two days before her 100th birthday. It centres around the small town of Eden, southern New South Wales, where there has been a fascinating relationship between the people there, and the...

  18. Pool, Bridge, Theatre

    It's the spooky time of the year ... somewhat off-set by the fact that it's mid-spring, warm and sunny. Nevertheless, seems like the right time to discuss three famous ghost stories from across the country. The music features was Darkest Child, Water Prelude, Lightless Dawn and Teller of the…

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  19. SS Waratah

    In 1909 the SS Waratah, a luxurious steam liner weighed down with gold and 211 passengers went missing under some very mysterious circumstances. The music featured was Tumult and Seeker by Kia Engels, with Dreams Become Real and Despair and Triumph by Kevin MCloud. Both these artists can be found...

  20. Chew The Meat

    In 1822, in an attempt to escape the torturous penal settlement of Sarah Island, eight convicts recklessly ran into some of the most inhospitable environments in the world and became the subjects of one of the most horrific stories of survival ever told. The music was: Harbour, by Kai Engels. You...

  21. The Dragons Of Bendigo

    Of all places in the world few people would think the country-city of Bendigo, located right in the centre of Victoria, would be home to both the worlds oldest and longest imperial dragons. The music used was Rainbows, Simple Duet, Angel Share and Carefree, by Kevin MacLeod. You can get more of…

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  22. Matilda, My Darling

    It's the most well known song in Australia. And no one can agree on what it's all about. The music used was: Waltzing Matilda, by John Collinson. Harbour, Run, Brookes and April, by Kia Engles. You can hear more of his great stuff at freemusicarchive.org. Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

AUSTRALIA'S WEIRD. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

Warm Red Earth is a podcast that explores the odder parts of Australiana, from forgotten history to folklore and even a bit of superstition.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

That's Not Canon Productions

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AUSTRALIA'S WEIRD. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT. Warm Red Earth is a podcast that explores the odder parts of Australiana, from forgotten history to folklore and even a bit of superstition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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