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Podcast: Aussie History Podcast
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AWP-85-Edward John Eyre, the forgotten explorer, Part 2
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:44:53
Publish Date: 2019-01-28 01:22:03
Description:

In this episode we complete our look at Edward Eyre, focusing on 'The Great Northern Expedition' where he overlanded from Adelaide to Albany. We also cover his later career, particularly his time as Governor of Jamaica and his role in suppressing the Mount Bay Rebellion. How is it that the 'friend of the Aborigine' became known as the 'monster of Jamaica'?
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