Ep99: The Harvester Case and the Minimum Wage | 1907
This week, we discuss perhaps one of the most significant legal cases in Australia's history, the Harvester case. Its legacy, that of a fair and reasonable wage for all Australians, is one that is still felt to this day. In addition, we also talk about multiple changes in government, the arrival of Rugby League in Australia, and the establishment of the International Workers of the World (the Wobblies) as well!
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Ep98: The Rise of Anti-Socialism | 1905 & 1906
This week, we witness the rise of the anti-socialist movement across 1905 and 1906. This movement affects much of Australia's political history across the next century, so this episode is key to understanding what comes next. In addition, we also discuss the deportation of Pacific Islanders from Queensland, and some more political moments!
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Ep97: Political Chaos in a Federated Australia | 1904
This week, we've got an episode for all you political history lovers out there. From two changes of Prime Minister in one year, the one of the only times this ever happens, to a premier change in every state besides Queensland and South Australia, 1904 is packed with political shifts and changes.
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Ep96: The End of the 2nd Boer War & 1903 Federal Election | 1902 & 1903
This week, we discuss the end of the 2nd Boer War and the 1903 Federal Election. We also talk about political changes in multiple states, the Federation Drought, the post office's ban on a lottery business, and the 1903 Victorian Railway strike.
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Ep95: The 1901 Federal Election and White Australia | 1901
This week, we witness Australia as a federated Commonwealth for the first time. We discuss the first Federal election and reckon with the reality of the White Australia policy. We also discuss Australia's continuing role in the 2nd Boer War, and significant political instability in Western Australia.
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