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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Arthur Phillip's Early Career
- Arthur Phillip's early career was marked by repeated rejections from the Royal Navy due to health issues.
- Despite this, he persisted, joining whaling ships and eventually serving in various navies, even losing an eye tooth in a bizarre incident.
England's Prison Crisis
- England faced a prison overcrowding crisis, leading to the creation of 'convict hulks'.
- These ships served as floating prisons with horrific conditions, resulting in high mortality rates.
Phillip's Solution for Potential Homosexuality
- To address concerns about homosexuality among the convicts, Phillip proposed sending those convicted of sodomy to New Zealand to be eaten by natives.
- He also planned to supplement the female convict population with prostitutes and women from Pacific islands.