Held on March 3rd, 2022, at the University of Tasmania and organised by the Launceston Historical Society, Dr Alison Alexander spoke on John West's role in the anti-transportation battle and the fight against transportation in the 1840s.

The Reverend John West was the first editorial writer with local newspaper The Examiner, that celebrates 180 years this year.

We invite you to listen to the story of John West and how his sermons and editorials brought people to the cause, how he persevered, and finally won, against the might of the British Empire.