Jane Franklin spent her time coming up with innovative ideas to help the people of colonial Tasmania. Sadly, her notion to eradicate all snakes from the island was not one of them.

Far from being a passive governor's wife, Jane Franklin spent her time coming up with innovative ideas to help the people of colonial Tasmania. Sadly, her notion to eradicate all snakes from the island was not one of them. Author Jim Haynes joins the show to tell more tales from his book Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia. https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-&-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370

Far from being a passive governor's wife, Jane Franklin spent her time coming up with innovative ideas to help the people of colonial Tasmania. Sadly, her notion to eradicate all snakes from the island was not one of them. Author Jim Haynes joins the show to tell more tales from his book Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia. <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-&amp;-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-%26-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1701494018235000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ojZy6YiWAm62kI6CTU5rF">https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jim-Haynes-Heroes,-Rebels-&amp;-Radicals-of-Convict-Australia-9781761470370</a>

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. 

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

A podcast miniseries about Melbourne's forgotten characters. Presented by the Herald Sun

In Black and White

Host Jen Kelly talks with experts and historians to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

Lady Jane's snake vendetta - Part 1

In Black and White podcast: Letitia Leake

During World War I, Letitia Leake may have looked like a proper and patriotic English lady. But her childhood - half a world away - was a saga of alleged murder, infidelity, bigamy and corruption. Professor Carol Grbich, co-author of The Accidental Heiress, joins the show with more.

During World War I, Letitia Leake may have looked like a proper and patriotic English lady. But her childhood - half a world away - was a saga of alleged murder, infidelity, bigamy and corruption. Professor Carol Grbich, co-author of The Accidental Heiress, joins the show with more.

To order the book, visit www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au

Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

During World War I, Letitia Leake may have looked like a proper and patriotic English lady. But her childhood - half a world away - was a saga of alleged murder, infidelity, bigamy and corruption. Professor Carol Grbich, co-author of The Accidental Heiress, joins the show with more.
To order the book, visit <a href="http://www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718067513252000&amp;usg=AOvVaw046Ctq43QCTjBSV-niTRRj">www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au</a>
Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: <a href="http://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718067513252000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06ejE5cfuDAHoTQcg-D2zJ">heraldsun.com.au/ibaw</a>

A very tangled birthright: Part 1

In Black And White Podcast: How Mad Dog Morgan went from hero to villain

How Mad Dog Morgan went from hero to villain

Before Ned Kelly, the bushranger that most struck fear into the hearts of lawmen was Dan Morgan.

And while he started out as a champion of the downtrodden, Morgan became increasingly unhinged and dangerous, and was once named the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush.

Historian Aidan Phelan joins the show with more.



More on Phelan's research and books: https://aguidetoaustralianbushranging.com/

Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

Before Ned Kelly, the bushranger that most struck fear into the hearts of lawmen was Dan Morgan.
And while he started out as a champion of the downtrodden, Morgan became increasingly unhinged and dangerous, and was once named the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush.
Historian Aidan Phelan joins the show with more.
 
More on Phelan's research and books: https://aguidetoaustralianbushranging.com/
Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at: heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

Lady Jane's snake vendetta - Part 1

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