Podcasts about Eureka Rebellion

Jonathan chats to Mark Hornshaw, a libertarian and Austrian economist who is also socially conservative and a Christian. You can check out some of the articles Mark mentions in the show here: Australia's Violent Enforcement of Lockdowns Sparks Memories of the Eureka Rebellion. Isaiah's Job. Jeremiah's Job.

Is The Eureka Rebellion Relevant 169 Years Later? I The New Kid On The Block: Libertarian Nationalism I Israel's Military Strategy: Chasing Killer Whales By Emptying The Ocean. How Many Hamas Militants In The 14,000 Palestinian Body Count? I Materialism Trumps Jesus I The Lost Battle: Universal Human Values I Where Are The Celebrities When You Need Them? Making A Buck I You Are The Product

Many thanks to Anthony white for a great chat over Zoom all the way from France. His upcoming show - OPENING/PRIVATE VIEW:SATURDAY 15 JULY12PM-4PMFLOOR TALK WITH DR PETER HILL SATURDAY 15 JULY EXHIBITION CONTINUES 30 JULY 2023 MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA Please note this event is free but booking is advised: contact@lennoxst.gallery or +61 409 409 239Lennox St. Gallery presents Manifestation, an exhibition of new works by Paris-based artist Anthony White. Marking a new direction for the artist, Manifestation consists of a series of 10 paintings responding to Sidney Nolan's 1966 Eureka Stockade mural in which White reclaims the painterly gesture as a form of dissent. This is White's third solo show with the gallery, his first in the new space as Lennox St. Gallery and his first body of work made as a response to a single work of art.White draws on new research into the 1854 Eureka Rebellion (Australia's only ever armed civil uprising), the personal papers of Sidney Nolan and recent protest events in France, highlighting the increasing importance of his engagement with material, concept and history. Painted in France during a period marked by widespread public protests, these ten new works continue White's wider thinking around the painterly gesture as a form of dissent, as well as the act of civil disobedience, or, in French, Manifestation – a protest, public event, action, or object which embodies an idea.Following White's recent creative fellowship at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, Manifestation responds to the anti-colonial spirit in Sidney Nolan's Eureka Stockade mural which White spent time with in Canberra at ANU's Drill Hall Gallery. Commissioned by the Reserve Bank of Australia, the mural depicts the pivotal event of the Victorian gold rush – a crucial point in Australia's democratic history. White's research into the papers of Sidney Nolan at the National Library, uncovered correspondence which reveals Nolan's response to the only first hand account of the Eureka rebellion written by the Italian revolutionary Rafaello Carboni. Manifestation considers Nolan's engagement with that European vision of the event, the legacy of Eureka and the development of a particular Australian psyche typified by a defence of democratic values. Each work incorporates an event or individual element from the Eureka battle as depicted in the Nolan mural: Hotham incorporates imagery resembling mounted policemen; Eureka Hotel and the largest work Manifest (After Eureka) 125 x 235 cm [shown above] depict the epic destruction of Bentley's Eureka Hotel caused by a fire started by rioting miners on the 12th of October 1854. In each work White finds equivalent ways of harnessing the energy and dissenting spirit of the battle.“I went to the Nolan archive to capture this anti-colonial spirit inherent in some of the images of the mural to emphasize the sense of dissent but what struck me was the ethnic diversity of the period in Victoria. What I found was Chinese, Italian, African Americans, Jewish and Irish migrants revolting against the colonial government. It manifested as the Eureka Rebellion which became a crucial part of Australia's engagement with democracy” In the current moment we are seeing the increasing relevance of civil disobedience in movements such as The Yellow Vests in France and groups like Extinction Rebellion protesting for climate change, increasing class inequalities or retirement ages. In my mind there is no doubt that the power of democracy is diminishing internationally and I feel we need to voice our discontent with government policies that infringe on personal liberty, especially the right to protest peacefully.” – Anthony WhiteYou can find out more about Anthony on his website 

Join me as I chat to Santilla Chingaipe about her documentary Our African Roots which will premier on SBS, Sunday, October 17 at 8:30 pm. The documentary reveals how Australian's of African descent have helped shape Australia's history for more than 200 years - from the First Fleet to the Eureka Rebellion, and from the Anzacs to Don Bradman's Invincible's. I chat to her about three convicts of African descent - John Caesar, Australia's first bushranger, John Randall and William 'Billy' Blue. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866 https://www.instagram.com/convict_australia/?hl=en Start your search for your convict ancestors: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100ldych https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100396961-13671424 THANK YOU Special thanks to Santilla Chingaipe and Tracey Wearne. Music by Ahjay Stelino

This week I want to introduce you to Bob Newton, he has a perspective few people have... He lived in Cold War Germany as a child, saw things that most can't even imagine in his formative years.  To start this one off I shared the story of the Eureka Rebellion, where the "Aussie Spirit" was born in our fight against the Red Coats.  Bob, like a lot of us is concerned about what's going on at the moment and has a perspective we can all learn from... I would normally say enjoy however the topic matter doesn't really warrant that so I will just say listen... listen to the perspectives of two men from different generations sharing thoughts, ideas and concerns.

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the Eureka Rebellion, the closest Australian colonists ever came to a full-scale political uprising after a harsh tax led gold miners to take up arms against the government.

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the Eureka Rebellion, the closest Australian colonists ever came to a full-scale political uprising after a harsh tax led gold miners to take up arms against the government.

Every year on the anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion in Ballarat a group of avowed anarchists burn an effigy of a notable political figure.

Every year on the anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion in Ballarat a group of avowed anarchists burn an effigy of a notable political figure.

In the mid 1800's - Australia: the justice system did not show much mercy for women who were convicted of violent crime. As the court saw it: they had betrayed their feminine role. It was a treachery of sorts and for that they sacrificed any clemency. Welcome to the story of Elizabeth Woolcock - a woman who was given no mercy in life or death.

Eureka Rebellion was a formative working class battle against unfair legislation and moneyed interests and the State control of working people and their dreams. We bring you the Eureka story as celebrated on this its 165th Anniversary.

We turn our attention to the Ballarat Goldfield.  The road to the Eureka Rebellion here was actually quite long, and contained a myriad of grievances & triggers, which finally came to an unhappy clash on December 3rd 1854 at the Eureka Stockade.  But we are not quite there yet.  This episode we look at the early days under La Trobe, and the frustration & aggravation that grew after Hotham became Governor. The initial catalysts for the uprising started with unfair gold licensing arrangements, but the behaviour of the officials on the Ballarat goldfields caused much disquiet, and with corruption rife and no reasonable response from the government, we can see the seeds of the confrontation forming. (43 mins)    www.australianhistoriespodcast.com.au Brilliant stories from Australia’s past! Enjoying the pocast?  Help support the show...

We hope that everyone is well and enjoying the start of the holidays season. This week we have the answer to the mystery of why the Sun is so hot and the dispersal of magnetic waves during solar flares. That’s right, one of those little mysteries that has been confounding scientists for years appears to have been solved with evidence supporting the rejection of the null hypothesis. Ooops, sorry, in other words research that explains why it appears to happen has been developed. So if you would like to know more about why that is then please listen in and enjoy this discussion that does wander off topic occasionally but in a fun way.Next we look at the effect piracy is having on Marvels profit margin (which as a Disney corporate entity we must acknowledge are very slim margins). We discuss this and consider the alternatives such as going digital like XCT and some of the other projects from our friend Shaun at Comics2movies have begun to do. Buck wanders down memory lane reminiscing about when he was a boy (OK Boomer does not apply here as Buck isn’t that old). Can you believe that comic books used to only cost 15 cents? These days it is $10 and has less of a story in some cases, although XCT is cool if you want a great read.Last topic is Valve news and what is happening with them. For example did you know that they are in the process of ending their controllers? Also did you know that they have recently had a sale on these controllers? Professor did and has bought one, even though they weren’t on sale here? Also Half-Life Alyx the VR experience game is looking downright awesome, if the promo video is anything to go by this is a game to get into.As usual we have the regular shout outs, remembrances, birthdays and events for the week. Until next time remember to look out for each other, take care of yourselves and stay hydrated.Mystery of the magnetic waves - https://www.technology.org/2019/12/02/scientists-crack-60-year-old-mystery-of-suns-magnetic-waves/Comic Piracy - https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50564713Valve News- Steam Controller sale - https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2019/11/26/20984123/valve-steam-controller-discontinued-sale-price- Valve Index - https://www.roadtovr.com/valve-index-sold-out-stock-half-life-alyx/- Half-Life: Alyx announcement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2W0N3uKXmoGame currently playingBuck– Raid: Shadow Legends - https://raidshadowlegends.com/pc-mac-plarium-play/Rating – 3.5/5Professor– Counterstrike Global Offensive - https://store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_Global_Offensive/Rating – 3/5DJ– UNDEFEATED - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116960/UNDEFEATED/Rating – 3/5Other topics discussedLaser (a device that emits light through a process ofoptical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserCorona (Corona Extra is a pale lager produced by Cervecería Modelo in Chicago for domestic distribution and export to all other countries besides the United States, and by Constellation Brands in Canada for export to the United States.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona_(beer)Corona (an aura of plasma that surrounds the Sun and other stars. The Sun's corona extends millions of kilometres into outer space and is most easily seen during a total solar eclipse.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CoronaSolar Eclipse blindness- https://www.preventblindness.org/solar-eclipse-and-your-eyesSolar Storm of 1859 (a powerful geomagnetic storm. A solar coronal mass ejection hit Earth's magnetosphere and induced the largest geomagnetic storm on record, September 1–2, 1859.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm_of_1859Earth’s magnetic field (also known as the geomagnetic field, is the magnetic field that extends from the Earth's interior out into space, where it interacts with the solar wind, a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth%27s_magnetic_fieldMagnetic Declination in Brisbane- http://www.magnetic-declination.com/Australia/Brisbane/117433.htmlOrienteering (a group of sports that require navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OrienteeringComics2movies (Online comic book and memorabilia store that brings independent and rare comics all to one place.)- https://www.comics2movies.com.au/Jim Zub’s tweet thread about comic book piracy- https://twitter.com/JimZub/status/1198939012288974848Spider-Hulk (Marvel Comics character)- https://mugen.fandom.com/wiki/Spider-HulkHow manga takes over comic books- https://comicbook.com/anime/2019/07/06/anime-executives-manga-taking-over-us-comic-sales-anime-expo/Price of Absolute Carnage #3 (of 5)- https://www.comicsetc.com.au/collections/comics/products/absolute-carnage-3-of-4-acPrice of Watchman graphic novel- https://www.comicsetc.com.au/collections/paperbacks/products/absolute-watchmen-hcOnline piracy can boost comic sales- https://torrentfreak.com/online-piracy-can-boost-comic-book-sales-research-finds/Combined annual domestic box office revenue of superhero movies from 1978 to 2019 (in million U.S. dollars)- https://www.statista.com/statistics/311931/superhero-movies-box-office-revenue/Jamie Johnson (Comic book artist)- https://www.facebook.com/jamiejohnsonillustration/Stan Lee (American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_LeeOculus Rift (lineup of virtual reality headsets developed and manufactured by Oculus VR, a division of Facebook Inc., released on March 28, 2016.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_RiftValve Index (virtual reality headset created and manufactured by Valve.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_IndexStar Citizen has now raised over $250m in crowdfunding- https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-12-02-star-citizen-has-now-raised-over-usd250m-in-crowdfunding- In Australian Dollars - https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/12/star-citizen-has-raised-369-million-over-the-last-7-years/Holden fourth-generation VE Commodore- https://www.smh.com.au/national/billion-dollar-baby-20060719-gdnzma.htmlNo Man’s Sky- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Man%27s_SkyMany A True Nerd playing Fallout 76 BETA- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWOoADl--6QVantan games (studio behind UNDEFEATED the game)- https://www.vantan-game.com/index.phpMegatron Downfall (first person superhero game)- https://store.steampowered.com/app/430210/Megaton_Rainfall/Arms Race (game mode featured in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive)- https://counterstrike.fandom.com/wiki/Arms_RacePeter Lalor (Irish-Australian rebel and, later, politician who rose to fame for his leading role in the Eureka Rebellion, an event controversially identified with the "birth of democracy" in Australia.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_LalorEureka Stockade (1949 movie about the Eureka Stockade)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Stockade_(1949_film)15 reasons why India's and Israel's moon-landing attempts both failed during descent.- https://www.businessinsider.com.au/why-india-israel-failed-moon-landings-failed-final-descent-2019-9?r=US&IR=TApocalypse Now (1979 American epicwar film about the Vietnam War, directed, produced and co-written by Francis Ford Coppola.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_NowDC Fontana (American television script writer and story editor, best known for her work on the original Star Trek franchise and several Western television series.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._C._FontanaGreedy Smith (Australian vocalist, keyboardist, harmonicist and songwriter with Australian pop/new wave band Mental As Anything.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greedy_SmithShoutouts3 Dec 1854 – Battle of the Eureka Stockade: More than 20 gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Rebellion#Battle_of_the_Eureka_Stockade3 Dec 1994 – PlayStation was launched - https://www.news.com.au/technology/home-entertainment/gaming/playstation/playstation-25th-anniversary-sony-celebrates-ahead-of-ps5-release/news-story/5479caa4644ced48119c003929f9cfd63 Dec 2014 – The Japanese space agency, JAXA, launches the space explorer Hayabusa2 from the Tanegashima Space Center on a six-year-round trip mission to an asteroid to collect rock samples. The mission includes a main spacecraft, small rovers, a lander, and an impactor that will be launched into the asteroid’s surface to create an artificial crater. The spacecraft is expected to touch down on Ryugu multiple times starting in early 2019 to collect samples to bring to Earth in late 2020. - https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/hayabusa-2/in-depth/NewsComAu3 Dec 2019 - Indian amateur helps NASA reveal fate of failed moon mission, Shanmuga Subramanian A software engineer in the south Indian city of Chennai pored over satellite images in his spare time helped NASA locate the debris of India’s ill-fated mission to the moon. He looked at images of the moon’s surface on two laptops for six to seven hours a day until he found what he thought might be the debris of the moon lander. - https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/indian-amateur-helps-nasa-reveal-fate-of-failed-moon-mission/2019/12/03/4953b6fa-1592-11ea-bf81-ebe89f477d1e_story.htmlRemembrances3 Dec 1888 - Carl Zeiss, German scientific instrument maker, optician and businessman who founded the workshop of Carl Zeiss in 1846, which is still in business today as Carl Zeiss AG. Zeiss gathered a group of gifted practical and theoretical opticians and glass makers to reshape most aspects of optical instrument production. His collaboration with Ernst Abbe revolutionized optical theory and practical design of microscopes. Their quest to extend these advances brought Otto Schott into the enterprises to revolutionize optical glass manufacture. The firm of Carl Zeiss grew to one of the largest and most respected optical firms in the world. He died from a stroke at the age of 72 in Jena - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Zeiss3 Dec 1894 - Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. A celebrity in his lifetime, Stevenson's critical reputation has fluctuated since his death, though today his works are held in general acclaim. He is currently ranked as the 26th most translated author in the world. He died from a hemorrhagic stroke at the age of 44 in Vailima, Apia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevenson3 Dec 1984 - Vladimir Abramovich Rokhlin, Azerbaijani and Soviet mathematician, who made numerous contributions in algebraic topology, geometry, measure theory, probability theory, ergodic theory and entropy theory. Rokhlin's contributions to topology include Rokhlin's theorem, a result of 1952 on the signature of 4-manifolds, which was subsequently generalised by Friedrich Hirzebruch. He also worked in the theory of characteristic classes, homotopy theory and cobordism theory. In measure theory, Rokhlin introduced what are now called Rokhlin partitions. He introduced the notion of standard probability space, and characterised such spaces up to isomorphism mod 0. He also proved the famous Rokhlin lemma. He died from a heart attack at the age of 62 in Leningrad - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Abramovich_RokhlinFamous Birthdays3 Dec 1857 - Joseph Conrad, Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he was a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. Conrad wrote stories and novels, many with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit during what he saw as an impassive, inscrutable universe. Conrad is considered an early modernist, though his works contain elements of 19th-century realism. His narrative style and anti-heroic characters have influenced numerous authors, and many films have been adapted from, or inspired by, his works. Numerous writers and critics have commented that Conrad's fictional works, written largely in the first two decades of the 20th century, seem to have anticipated later world events. Writing near the peak of the British Empire, Conrad drew, among other things, on his native Poland's national experiences and on his own experiences in the French and British merchant navies, to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a European-dominated world—including imperialism and colonialism—and that profoundly explore the human psyche. He was born in Berdychiv - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Conrad3 Dec 1960 - Julianne Moore, American actress and children's author. Prolific in film since the early 1990s, she is particularly known for her portrayals of emotionally troubled women in both independent and Hollywood films, and has received many accolades, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globes. Time magazine named Moore one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. Moore received considerable recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s, earning Oscar nominations for Boogie Nights, she played a 1970s pornographic actress. She also had success with the films The Big Lebowski, Hannibal, Children of Men and Crazy, Stupid, Love, and won an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Sarah Palin in the television film Game Change. Moore won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her playing an Alzheimer's patient in Still Alice and was named Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for Maps to the Stars. Her highest-grossing releases include the final two films of The Hunger Games series and the spy film Kingsman: The Golden Circle. She was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julianne_Moore3 Dec 1960 - Daryl Hannah, American actress and environmental activist. She is known for her roles as Pris Stratton in Ridley Scott's science fiction thriller Blade Runner and as Cathy Featherstone in Randal Kleiser's romantic comedy Summer Lovers, as the mermaid Madison in Ron Howard's fantasy-romantic comedy Splash, Roxanne Kowalski in the romantic comedy Roxanne, Darien Taylor in Oliver Stone's drama Wall Street and Annelle Dupuy Desoto in the comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. In 2015 she appeared in the Netflix series Sense8 as Angelica Turing. In 2004, Hannah won a Saturn Award for her role as one-eyed assassin Elle Driver in Quentin Tarantino's two-part martial arts action film Kill Bill. She was born in Chicago, Illinois - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_HannahEvents of Interest3 Dec 1736 - Astronomer Anders Celsius takes measurements that confirm Newton's theory that the earth was an ellipsoid rather than the previously accepted sphere - https://www.onthisday.com/people/anders-celsius3 Dec 1967 - 53-year-old Louis Washkansky receives the first human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. Washkansky, a South African grocer dying from chronic heart disease, received the transplant from Denise Darvall, a 25-year-old woman who was fatally injured in a car accident. Surgeon Christiaan Barnard, who trained at the University of Cape Town and in the United States, performed the revolutionary medical operation. Even though he died 18 days later Washkansky’s new heart had functioned normally until his death. - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-human-heart-transplant3 Dec 1992 – Neil Papworth, a test engineer for Sema Group uses a personal computer to send the world's first text message "Merry Christmas" via the Vodafone network to the phone of Richard Jarvis who was at a party in Newbury, Berkshire, which had been organised to celebrate the event. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Text_messaging#HistoryIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us onFacebook- Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/- Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/440485136816406/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rssInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/General EnquiriesEmail - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com

'Reclaim the Radical Spirit of the Eureka Rebellion': 4am-10pm, Tuesday 3rd December -  "We stand by the Souther Cross to stand truly by each other and fight to defend our rights and liberties"

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It’s been 163 years since the The Battle of the Eureka Stockade, which saw 27 miners lose their lives stemming from a rebellions against an excessive miner’s licence, taxes with out representation and other disputes with the colonial government. What legacy has the Eureka Rebellion had on Australian Democracy today? To answer that and more is Peter FitzSimons, Chair of the Australian Republican Movement, and author of Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution. Peter FitzSimons delivered 2017’s annual Peter Tobin Oration at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka.

The Gold Rush hit Victoria, Australia in 1851, and people quickly dropped everything and headed to the goldfields to try and strike it rich. But then the government started charging large gold digging fees, and before long corruption became widespread. After the murder of one of their own, the miners had well and truly had enough. The only thing left to do... REBEL! Often referred to as the birth of democracy in Australia, this is the bloody story of the Eureka Rebellion and The Battle of The Eureka Stockade.Report begins at 13:13Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodWebsite : dogoonpod.com Support Dave's Gloveless Finger Palm Coolers Pozible Campaign: https://pozible.com/project/gloveless-finger-palm-coolersSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: http://bit.ly/DoGoOnHat Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.comReferences and further reading on Eureka:http://www.nma.gov.au/online_features/defining_moments/featured/eureka_stockadehttp://www.lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk/the-battle-of-the-eureka-stockade/http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lalor-peter-3980https://www.britannica.com/event/Eureka-Stockadehttp://www.goldrushcolony.com.au/australian-gold-history-culture-info/australian-gold-rush-history-law-order/law-enforcement-colony/ghttp://www.kidcyber.com.au/gold-rush-in-australia/http://www.egold.net.au/biogs/EG00080b.htmhttp://www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au/exhibition/objectsthroughtime/1854-the-eureka-flag/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Rebellion#Political_legacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Political MissAdventures is going back down under! Our Ruined Rebellion is the Eureka Rebellion, in which angry gold miners faced off against the Australian authorities. Vicki makes only one attempt at a bad Australian accent. Helena gets to bust out her Irish accent. Penguins are mentioned.

Palestine Remembered are joined by Michael Shaik regular guest and solidarity activist to reflect on: the Eureka Rebellion and its similarities to the Palestinian people's campaigns; in the wake of IWD, the role of women in the Palestinian struggle; the Peace process and where it is heading.

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We finally finish our five-part series on the Eureka rebellion. In this episode we see what happened at the trials of the men charged for their role in the rebellion, the outcome of the Committee of inquiry, and just what happened to some of the main players. We also try and get a handle on why it happened in Ballarat and briefly reflect on the legacy of the Eureka rebellion for Australia. Was it really the birthplace of Australian democracy?

What legacy has the Eureka Rebellion had on contemporary Australian democracy? Peter FitzSimons, Chair of the Australian Republican Movement, and author of 'Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution', says it's impact was hugely significant, not only in Australia but overseas. Peter FitzSimons delivered 2017's annual Peter Tobin Oration at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, a place he says is an important contribution to the story of democracy.More informationhttp://made.orghttp://republic.org.auhttp://peterfitzsimons.com.au

It all finally comes to the battle. After a tense stand-off the Government forces finally storm the Eureka Stockade. The diggers are overwhelmed and at the end of it all 22 diggers and 6 soldiers lie dead. Though some put the death toll as high as 60.  13 men are charged with treason, but the key ring leaders including Peter Lalor (who is severely wounded) remain at large. The Victorian population do not take kindly to the Government's actions and there is concern that there might be an uprising.  

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!  To celebrate here is part four of our five part series on the Eureka Rebellion. Things are hotting up on the Ballarat goldfields and things inch closer to the ultimate battle.  Anastasia Hayes and two of her friends sew the southern cross flag - five stars and a white cross on a blue background. Then the diggers engage in a skirmish with the police and Redcoats. On 30 November 1854 the miners meet and there is a mass burning of licenses in protest. The authorities under the command of Commissioner Rede launch another license hunt. The diggers construct a stockade on a hill on the Eureka Diggings. Peter Lalor leads 500 diggers to swear on the southern cross flag to stand by each other and to defend their rights and liberties.  

Things are getting crazier and crazier on the Ballarat goldfields. A young miner called James Scobie is murdered and the diggers are outraged when the justice system fails them. Not only that the police rough up Johannes Gregarious the disabled servant of the local Catholic Priest. In retribution the diggers burn down the Eureka Hotel.   

It's late 1854 and the Victorian town of Ballarat. A gold rush is on and we are the gold diggings, but things are extremely tense. The gold miners are mounting a strong oppostion against the Victorian Government because of the mining license fee it is imposing. Police are undertaking raids into the miners camps and demanding that miners produce their license. So the miners respond by burning their licenses. On 30 November 1854 a mass burning of licences takes place at Bakery Hill. Under the leadership of Peter Lalor, the diggers march to the Eureka diggings. Here they construct a stockade and inside the stockade some 500 diggers take an oath on the Southern Cross flag Then at dawn on Sunday 3 December the miliatry launch an attack on the stockade. The diggers are outnumbered and the battle is over in twenty minutes. Twenty-two diggers and five troops lie dead. The Eureka rebellion is considered by some to be the birthplace of Australian democracy.