The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 114 - Alexander Pearce (Live w/ Wil Anderson)
Sep 13, 2015
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds, with Australian guest Wil Anderson, delve into the chilling tale of convict Alexander Pearce. They discuss daring escapes, survival strategies, gruesome acts of murder and cannibalism, and the dark humor amidst the wilderness challenges. The podcast provides an entertaining and insightful look into the harsh realities of early Australian penal colonies.
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Tasman's Voyage
- Abel Tasman, captain for the Dutch East India Company, sailed east from Mauritius in 1642.
- He discovered Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) but didn't land, then sailed to New Zealand.
French Landing
- In 1772, Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne led the first French expedition to land on Tasmania.
- Initial interactions with the Aboriginal Tasmanians were positive, but conflict arose, leading to violence.
Maori Conflict
- Du Fresne's crew breached Maori etiquette and taboos in New Zealand.
- This led to the Maori killing and eating some of the French crew.