Jen talks to im Haynes about pioneer Edward Hargraves, the  villain who conned the colony.

He's often lauded as the man who first found gold in Australia, but according to historian Jim Haynes, pioneer Edward Hargraves was instead a villain who conned the colony.

 

Find out more about Jim at: http://www.jimhaynes.com.au/   

He's often lauded as the man who first found gold in Australia, but according to historian Jim Haynes, pioneer Edward Hargraves was instead a villain who conned the colony.
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Host Jen Kelly talks with experts and historians 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. 

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

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