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  • Ep94: Federation, the Hopetoun Blunder, and the 2nd Boer War | 1900
    This week, we examine the final step towards Federation, the event known as the Hopetoun Blunder, and see how WA finally joins in with the rest of the colonies. We also discuss Australia's involvement in the 2nd Boer War and the Boxer Rebellion. Finally, I give a retrospective on 1800s Australia, as an ode and reflection on what has come throughout the podcast. 
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  • Ep93: Federation Referendums 2! Electric Boogaloo | 1899
    This week, we examine the second round of referendums for Federation, and see whether the Australian colonies finally vote to federate. On top of this, we take a look at the Australians who volunteers in the Second Boer War, and what they did, as well as 7 premier changes in a packed episode!
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  • Ep 92: The 1898 Federation Referendums | 1898
    This episode, we overview the first attempt at finalising Federation, the 1898 referendums!
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  • Ep91: The Australian Federal Convention of 1897 | 1897
    This week, we look over the Federal Convention of 1897, and see what delegates are elected from each colony and what key issues they believe will affect Australia's Federation as we gear up for the referendums of 1898 and 1899.
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  • Ep90: The Death and Legacy of Henry Parkes | 1895 & 1896
    This episode, we discuss the death and legacy of the man often considered the father of federation, Henry Parkes. We also talk about the 1896 VFA/VFL split, as well as many other events. 
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