Introduction

The Jolly Swagman returns with a look at the Melbourne land bubble of the 1880s. The boom was probably pricked in October 1888, when interest rates were put up and Australia's darkest depression unfolded. This episode is brought to you by Blinkist - an app which gathers key ideas from over 4,000 non-fiction bestsellers into 15-minute explainers. You can get 25% off an annual subscription and try Blinkist Premium Free for seven days.