Episode 46: The Eureka Stockade (169th Anniversary)

Welcome back to another episode of You're Missen the Point Podcast. This Sunday (December 3rd 2023) marks the 169th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade, arguably on of the most important events in Australian history.

It marks the day when the common man stood up to government overreach, brutality and oppression, establishing the well known Australian mentality of supporting the underdog, overcoming adversity and standing up for what is just and right. 

This historical event of 1854 sowed the seeds for democracy in Australia and challenged the status quo of the monarchy. Australia's very own rebellion if you will.

To help me discuss this topic I was joined by Old Man Raven, a man with a love of history and sense of patriotism that very much comes across in his research and reverence for the men and women of the Eureka stockade. Stella jumped on board for this one too, providing her own insight and perspective during this conversation.

 

In the show we covered;

- A timeline of events surrounding the Stockade. 

- Monarchy control over the gold fields.

- International influences (Irish, Canadians and Americans)

- Scottish miner James Scobie (Murdered October 6th 1854).

- Mining licences. 

- The second battle of Vinegar Hill.

- Irish Rebellion.

- Peter Labor the elected leader of the uprising.

- The birth of democracy.

- What if the miners had won? (Alternative History).

- Weaponisation and use of the Eureka Flag. 

- How can we carry on their legacy? What does it mean for us today?

 

And much much more. 

 

I would like to thank Stella for helping set up this interview. It was fantastic conversation. Old Man Raven is a passionate man and witness to history through his diligent research. This is an amazing part of Australian history that is rarely discussed, it has changed the face of our nation and should never be forgotten. 

 

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