The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

75 - Arthur Phillip and New South Wales (live)

Apr 19, 2015

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds explore the controversial colonization of Australia, convict life in early New South Wales, and power dynamics and corruption in the colony. The podcast provides humorous anecdotes about cultural interactions, Irish convicts, and early settlement challenges.

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Dave Anthony

Gareth Reynolds

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Quick takeaways

Challenges of establishing New South Wales colony with criminal activities and leadership tensions.

Harsh conditions on convict ships, diseases, and cultural clashes between settlers and Aboriginal people.

Complex interactions between colonists and Indigenous peoples, including incidents with a prominent Aboriginal man named Battle Bong.

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Setting the Stage

The podcast episode discusses the setup of a new society in New South Wales, focusing on the challenges faced by Philip as the first governor. The convicts engaged in criminal activities, relationships developed among different individuals, and tensions arose within the colony regarding governing styles and discipline.

Introduction

2min

A Humorous Look at Arthur Philip's Origins

9min

The Convict Hulks Solution and Social Unrest in England

6min

Colonization of Australia and Appointment of Arthur Phillip as Governor

4min

Convict Life in Early New South Wales

24min

Early Settlement Challenges and Cultural Interactions in New South Wales

4min

Power Dynamics and Corruption in New South Wales

23min

Irish Convicts in Early Sydney

21min

Casual Banter, Stand-Up Tour Announcement, and Audience Interaction

5min

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Arthur Phillip and the beginning of the colony of New South Wales, Australia

SOURCES Main - Girt: The Unauthorized History of Australia - by David Hunt

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