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Read This: David Marr vs Australia’s Old Lie
Oct 21, 2023
David Marr, an investigative journalist, discusses his latest book on Australia's difficult history. Topics include personal and national shame, the brutal history of the Queensland Native Police, the relationship between shame and forgiveness, finding one's voice as a writer, and the author's working relationship with their editor.
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- David Marr's book, Killing for Country, uncovers the atrocities committed by the Queensland Native Police and challenges the acceptance of such violence in history.
- The power of storytelling can help people understand complex historical events, guide readers through challenging territory, and foster understanding and reconciliation.
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Exploring Dark Family History
In this podcast episode, David Ma discusses his book, Killing for Country, which delves into his dark family history. He shares how his journey began when his uncle asked him to uncover information about their enigmatic ancestor, Maude Euer. Through his research, Ma stumbled upon a photograph of his great-grandfather in the uniform of the Queensland Native Police, a murderous state force responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 Indigenous Australians. Shocked by this revelation, Ma decided to confront the truth and wrote a book that exposes the brutal reality of colonization and its impact on his own family.
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