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75 - Arthur Phillip and New South Wales (live)

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Power Dynamics and Corruption in New South Wales

The chapter explores the power vacuum in New South Wales as Major Francis Gross takes over as the corrupt lieutenant governor, implementing schemes to monopolize goods and manipulate legal proceedings. John MacArthur's arrival brings further unrest as he manipulates land allocation to favor military men, exacerbating issues with farm productivity in the colony.

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