The Gladstone Colony: An Unwritten Chapter of Australian History
James Francis Hogan
Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson
The Gladstone Colony delves into the ambitious yet ultimately unsuccessful endeavor to establish a colony in North Australia, specifically at Gladstone in Central Queensland. Authored by James Francis Hogan, this historical account provides a detailed exploration of the motivations, challenges, and outcomes of this colonial venture.
Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, the narrative examines the socio-political climate that influenced the colonization efforts. Hogan meticulously documents the experiences of the settlers, the environmental hurdles they faced, and the broader implications of their attempts on Australian history.
Through Timothy Ferguson's engaging narration, listeners will gain insight into a lesser-known chapter of Australian history, marked by ambition and adversity. This work not only highlights the complexities of colonial aspirations but also invites reflection on the lasting impact of such endeavors on indigenous lands and cultures.
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| Prefatory note and introduction | 7:56 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Genesis of the Gladstone Colony | 37:35 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Constitution of the New Colony | 14:44 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| Mr Gladstone Enunciates his Land Policy | 16:33 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Founding of the Colony | 32:48 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Veto of Earl Grey | 30:49 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Vindication of Colonel Barney | 10:51 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Growth and Development of Gladstone | 30:40 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Experiences of a Pioneer Squatter | 19:51 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Great Gold Rush | 26:09 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| A Marvellous Wild-Goose Chase | 23:02 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Host of Disappointed Diggers | 40:54 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Correspondence of Sir Maurice O'Connell | 35:11 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| A Grevious Error of Mr Gladstone's | 54:35 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| Major De Winton - Oldest living Gladstonian | 26:19 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| The Gladstone of To-Day | 34:50 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| Mr Gladstone's True Principles of Colonisation | 34:39 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| Mr Gladstone and the Colonies | 1:02:03 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson | |
| A Couple of Colonial Lectures | 30:09 | Gelesen von Timothy Ferguson |
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Rastus
An interesting piece of local history. Well written, ev