Episodes

  • This Week in 1955 – Part Two: A Ban on Aboriginal People, Putting An End to Polio, the Murder Manhunt and the ‘Murderphobia’ Case
    Jun 16 2025

    While Sydney welcomes African-American entertainers, Moree bans Aboriginal Australians from exercising their human rights on the land that’s always been their home. But this regressive act will have progressive consequences… eventually. Plus, while Australia plans to vaccinate against polio and the government commits ground forces to a war in Asia, the manhunt for escaped murderer Patrick Platts reaches a climax. But the Platts story will have its sequel nearly 20 years later – in the ‘Murderphobia’ murder case.


    To read more about the 1965 Freedom Ride:

    https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/1965-freedom-ride


    To get hip to the beat with Dewey ‘Pigmeat’ Markham’s Here Comes The Judge:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRS62nccwmw&list=RDNRS62nccwmw&start_radio=1


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    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com

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    32 mins
  • This Week in 1955 – Part One: A Murderer Escapes, Our Politicians Jail Pressmen and an Aussie Witnesses Horror at Le Mans
    Jun 12 2025

    Up in the Queensland, a murderer and a robber break out of prison, while down in Canberra our Federal Parliament puts a couple of newspaper blokes behind bars for breaching privilege. Meanwhile, a veteran Aussie journo at Le Mans witnesses history’s worst motor racing disaster. Plus: Hollywood celebrities come Down Under - and turn one Sydney beauty’s life upside down.


    To read Andrew Moore’s presentation on the Fitzpatrick-Browne affair:

    https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Publications_and_resources/Papers_and_research/Papers_on_Parliament_and_other_resources/Papers_on_Parliament/64/c01


    It’s easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links:


    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia


    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com


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    40 mins
  • Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Five
    Jun 11 2025

    Following the verdict, Ronald Griggs has one last trick up his sleeve to amaze Australia.


    It’s easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links:


    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia


    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com



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    56 mins
  • Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Four
    Jun 8 2025

    Having already been convicted by the newspapers, Ronald Griggs stands trial for the murder of his wife. If he’s found guilty, he’ll be sentenced to death.


    It’s easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links:


    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia


    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com

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    48 mins
  • This Week in 1930 - America's Tariff Apocalypse, Aviatrix Amy Johnson Awes Aussies... and Ferris Bueller?
    Jun 5 2025

    In the first week of June 1930, America was on the brink of economic apocalypse with its Smoot-Hawley tariffs – and their effects would be felt terribly Down Under and around the world. In this very same week, Aussies set in motion a process that'd further guarantee we suffered horribly in the Great Depression. At least in good news, Sydney welcomed heroic aviatrix Amy Johnson in what was the first example of modern celebrity hysteria in Australia. For a bit of fun, we also look at the Smoot-Hawley tariff scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, learning how actor-economist Ben Stein later returned to his dreary economics teacher role to campaign for a Republican American Senator who's still in power and who has/had some surprising trade views on Australia.


    Get more of Forgotten Australia as a supporter by using a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes:

    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia


    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com

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    50 mins
  • Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Three
    May 30 2025

    After Lottie Condon’s shock confession, Ronald Griggs becomes infamous overnight when Truth newspaper publishes every sordid detail of his scandalous love life. But with his wife’s body exhumed and the true cause of her death established, public shame is soon the least of the embattled Methodist minister’s problems.


    Parts four and five are available ad-free now for Apple and Patreon supporters.

    As a supporter, you get all episodes ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes and a show shout-out!


    It’s easy to start a free trial in just a few seconds.


    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

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    It’s easy to cancel.


    Or stick around and help me to make Forgotten Australia.


    If you support via Patreon, I’ll get your name for the show shout-out. If you support via Apple, let me know via the email address below and I’ll include you in the roll call of champions!

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com


    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html


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    41 mins
  • Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Two
    May 29 2025

    Following the mysterious death of his wife in the mountain town of Omeo, rumours about Methodist preacher Ronald Griggs reach a fever pitch — and a veteran detective is sent from Melbourne CIB to investigate.


    Parts three, four and five are available ad-free now for Apple and Patreon supporters. As a supporter, you get all episodes ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes and a show shout-out! It’s easy to start a free trial in just a few seconds.


    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia


    It’s easy to cancel. Or stick around and help me to make Forgotten Australia. If you support via Patreon, I’ll get your name for the show shout-out. If you support via Apple, let me know via the email address below and I’ll include you in the roll call of champions!

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com


    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html


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    42 mins
  • Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part One
    May 29 2025

    Nearly a century before Erin Patterson was put on trial in the mushroom murder case, Australia was scandalised by allegations that a young preacher from country Victoria had poisoned his wife, Ethel, the mother of his baby girl, so he could be with his mistress, Lottie, the daughter of one of his most faithful churchgoers.

    In this five-part mini-series, we delve deep into the life of holier-than-thou hypocrite Ronald Griggs, who shattered the commandments he supposedly held so sacred.

    Everything he said and did cast him as a sinner.

    But had this man of the cloth transgressed against the most serious of all holy laws: Thou Shalt Not Kill?

    With the case investigated by a heroic Melbourne detective, and the court case defended by legendary legal eagle, the scene was set for one of the greatest murder trials in Australian history.


    Part two is available now. Parts three, four and five are available ad-free now for Apple and Patreon supporters. As a supporter, you get all episodes ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes and a show shout-out! It’s easy to start a free trial in just a few seconds.


    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia


    It’s easy to cancel. Or stick around and help me to make Forgotten Australia.

    If you support via Patreon, I’ll get your name for the show shout-out. If you support via Apple, let me know via the email address below and I’ll include you in the roll call of champions!

    Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com


    Want more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!

    They’ll Never Hold Me:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html

    The Murder Squad:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html

    Hanging Ned Kelly:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html

    Australia’s Sweetheart:

    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html



    Credits: Wagner Bridal Chorus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License


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    53 mins
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