Jennifer Twemlow - Podcast Details

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Convict AustraliaS3E10 The Skinny Dip that started a RebellionRalph Entwhistle, a convict with a life sentence, stripped off for a quick dip in the Macquarie River in 1829. This innocent act got him into a lot of trouble! Join me as I tell the story of how one little swim on a beautiful spring day led to a high-stakes battle in Bathurst, NSW. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia...2022-10-1316 min

Convict AustraliaS3E9 Ten Convict Pirates Seize the FrederickIn 1834, ten convicts seized the Frederick and made their daring escape from the penal settlement on Sarah Island in Tasmania to the Port of Valdivia in Chile. The journey took about 7 weeks. They travelled 6 thousand nautical miles with a skeletal mostly inexperienced crew using a leaky boat. This is their incredible story. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Jo...2022-09-2228 min

Convict AustraliaS3E8 The Sinking of the GuardianWhen word reached England that the colony of NSW was in dire need of food King George III immediately dispatched HMS Guardian to come to their rescue. The Guardian was packed with everything the First Fleeters desperately needed, but along the way, the 140ft ship ran into trouble. Join me as I describe its harrowing journey. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com...2022-09-0120 min

Convict AustraliaS3E7 Australia's First Bank RobberyIn 1828, 14,000 pounds was stolen from the Bank of Australia – that’s about 20 million dollars by today’s standards AND most of the money has never been found! Join me as I retell this incredible story of a group of convicts who tunnelled their way into the bank and pulled off such a huge heist. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia ...2022-08-1126 min

Convict AustraliaS3E6 John Matthew Richardson with Solomon StauntonHistorian Solomon Stanton shares his research on his ancestor John Matthew Richardson. John was a convict who was sentenced to 7 years transportation and had an incredible life as a gardener and botanical collector for the colony. Solomon describes some of the highlights of John’s life which include his time working in the Sydney Botanic Gardens, his stint on Melville Island, various expeditions both in and out of Australia, and the discovery of new plants. Two plants were named after John - the Hibiscus Richardsonii and Alyxia Richardsonii. FURTHER READING 'Richardson, John Ma...2022-07-2133 min

Convict AustraliaS3E5 Neva - One of the Worst Shipwrecks in Australian HistoryThe Neva was a three-masted barque carrying hundreds of female convicts and their children from Ireland to Port Jackson. In 1835 it stuck the Harbinger Reefs near King Island in the treacherous waters of the Bass Strait. Join me as I recount this tragic story. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages:...2022-06-3013 min

Convict AustraliaS3E4 The Cooking Pot RiotWhat happened when the convicts on Norfolk Island were stripped of their cooking pots? A bloodthirsty riot! Join me as I retell this gruesome true story about Alexander Maconochie’s ‘Mark System’, William Westwood better known as ‘Jackey Jackey the gentleman bushranger’ and his fight to be treated humanely. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram...2022-06-0915 min

Convict AustraliaS3E3 The Extraordinary Story of Mary Bryant – First Fleeter, Wife and MotherThis is the true story of convict First Fleeter, Mary Bryant. In March 1791 Mary, her husband, their two infant children and 6 other convicts made a daring escape from the fledgling colony of NSW. In a tiny boat, they managed to make it all the way to Timor. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Fa...2022-05-1932 min

Convict AustraliaS3E2 Fremantle Prison with Matthew Bateman-GrahamJoin me as I talk to Matthew Bateman-Graham, a tour guide at Fremantle Prison – a UNESCO World Heritage site for convicts in Western Australia. Matthew talks about how Fremantle Prison came to be, the types of convicts that were sent over, their skills and routine. Plus, he discusses some of the extraordinary escapees such as Moondyne Joe and much more. LINKS Fremantle Prison https://fremantleprison.com.au/ Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and...2022-04-2839 min

Convict AustraliaS3E1 The Isle of the Dead with Tammy ReardonJoin me as I talk to Tammy Reardon about the Isle of the Dead – the final resting place for convicts who died at Port Arthur. Tammy has been conducting tours at the Isle of the Dead and Port Arthur Historic Site for over 15 years. She shares with us stories about the Island, convicts and free settlers associated with the site such as Henry Savery, the Staveley family and the last gravedigger, Mark Jeffery. LINKS The Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour: https://portarthur.org.au/tour/isle-of-the-dead/ Grab a...2022-04-0746 min

Convict AustraliaS2E10 The First Fleeters and their Struggle for FoodIn 1787 the First Fleet began the epic journey to Australia with about 1500 hungry mouths to feed but only two years supply of food. This episode talks about the First Fleeters struggle to survive with depleting food stores, poor soil to grow crops and limited availability to wild foods. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on o...2021-12-1320 min

Convict AustraliaS2E9 The Tea SweetenersIn 1832, en route to Norfolk Island, Knatchbull and his convict mates plot their cunning escape. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866 https://www.instagram.com/convict_australia/?hl=en Start your search for your convict ancestors: https...2021-11-2910 min

Convict AustraliaS2E8 Reverend Samuel Marsden with Michel WilsonReverend Samuel Marsden arrived in NSW in 1794 as the new chaplain but was quickly appointed as a magistrate. Marsden detested sin and sought to rid the colony of it. He became known as the 'Flogging Parson' for handing out severe punishments, but he also did a lot of good in the colony. For example, he actively tried to improve conditions for female convicts at the Parramatta Female Factory and he helped with the establishment and administration of the Female Orphan School. Join me as I talk to historian Michel Wilson as we unpack the good, the bad, and the ug...2021-11-1554 min

Convict AustraliaS2E7 The Disastrous Voyage of George IIIGeorge III left Woolwich, England in December 1834 transporting 220 male convicts. The voyage was an eventful one - a fire broke loose, scurvy was rife and one day out from reaching Tasmania, the ship was wrecked when it ran into an unchartered rock. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: ...2021-11-0115 min

Convict AustraliaS2E6 James Ruse with Janice Ruse HuntingtonJoin me as I chat with Janice Ruse Huntington about her ancestor, James Ruse. James was a Cornish convict who was transported to Australia with the First Fleet. He claimed to be the first European from the First Fleet to set foot on Australian soil. He also became the first ex-convict to receive a land grant from Governor Phillip and quickly turned his Experiment Farm into a success, proving that with little assistance a settler could become self-sufficient. LINKS For a copy of the book My Mother Reread Me Tenderley, the life of James Ruse by...2021-10-1826 min

Convict AustraliaS2E5 Our African Roots with Santilla ChingaipeJoin me as I chat to Santilla Chingaipe about her documentary Our African Roots which will premier on SBS, Sunday, October 17 at 8:30 pm. The documentary reveals how Australian’s of African descent have helped shape Australia’s history for more than 200 years - from the First Fleet to the Eureka Rebellion, and from the Anzacs to Don Bradman’s Invincible’s. I chat to her about three convicts of African descent - John Caesar, Australia's first bushranger, John Randall and William 'Billy' Blue. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories o...2021-10-0432 min

Convict AustraliaS2E4 The Audacious Plot to Rescue 6 Irish Convicts from PrisonThis is the story of six Fenian prisoners who had been transported to Australia as convicts arriving in 1868. While they toiled away, their mates in America devised a cunning plan to rescue them. In 1876 they executed one of the most daring prison breaks in Australian history. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Ins...2021-09-2020 min

Convict AustraliaS2E3 A Daring Escape from the Road Gangs of Western AustraliaThe last ship to transport convicts to Australia was the Hougoumont which arrived in 1868. Onboard were 279 male convicts - 62 of whom were political prisoners from Ireland known as Fenians. This is the story of one of those men - John Boyle O'Reilly, a poet, journalist, author and activist. Join me as I retell the story of his epic escape from New Holland to New York. Trigger warning! This story contains content about suicide. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com 2021-09-0615 min

Convict AustraliaS2E2 Francis & Eliza - Captured by the WarriorOn 4 January 1815 the convict ship, Francis & Eliza, was captured by the Americans on their way to Australia. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866 https://www.instagram.com/convict_australia/?hl=en Start your search for your convict ancestors: 2021-08-2313 min

Convict AustraliaS2E1 Australia's First Cold Case and the Man They Couldn't HangThis is the extraordinary story of Constable Joseph Luker who was murdered on 26 August 1803, and of Joseph Samuels who was sentenced to be hanged but escaped the noose three times. Listen to how the lives of Luker and Samuels collided one fateful night and why both men will be remembered in Australian history. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia 2021-08-0912 min

Convict AustraliaConvict Pirates of Moreton BayIn 1831, eleven convicts captured the Caledonia and kidnapped its Captain, and sailed to the South Pacific. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866 https://www.instagram.com/convict_australia/?hl=en Start your search for your convict...2021-05-3113 min

Convict AustraliaThomas Drewery, An Innocent ManThis is the story of Thomas Drewery, a man who was accused of theft, found guilty and sentenced to 7 years transportation for a crime he did not commit. This is about his fight to clear his name. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866 https://w...2021-05-1721 min

Convict AustraliaLife Onboard the Convict Ships with Dr Heather ClarkeLife onboard the early convict transportation ships could be brutal. The mortality rate was often high. Dr Heather Clarke describes the conditions of these early voyages and the turning point that brought about better conditions for convicts. She also discusses a much-loved form of exercise on the ships - dancing and music. LINKS www.colonialdance.com.au https://www.facebook.com/earlycolonialdance Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the...2021-05-0337 min

Convict AustraliaThree Naked Convicts, a Kangaroo Suit and the Dog-LineVicious, savage dogs and shark-infested waters could not stop convicts from making their escape from Port Arthur. Martin Cash and George 'Billy' Hunt are just two convicts who attempted the pass at Eaglehawk Neck in Tasmania. LINKS Grab a copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866 2021-04-1912 min

Convict AustraliaParramatta Female Factory with Gay HendriksenHistorian Gay Hendriksen joins us to talk about the Parramatta Female Factory. The Parramatta Female Factory was one of thirteen factories around Australia that housed convict women. Between 1821 and 1848 it was a penitentiary, a hospital for women, a workplace, a marriage bureau and a refuge for women, children, and the sick and elderly women of the colony. It was designed by Francis Greenway and built by convict men. Gay takes us through the various uses of the Factory, how it was run, the routine, class system, types of work carried out and much more. LINKS ...2021-04-0537 min

Convict AustraliaThe SurryThis is the story of the Surry - a ship that transported convicts to Port Jackson in 1814. During the voyage, there was an outbreak of Typhus that devastated the people on board. SOURCES The Convict Ships, 1787 – 1868, by Charles Bateson Netweather Community, 1814: A cold year with a severe winter. https://www.netweather.tv/forum/topic/33631-1814-a-cold-year-with-a-severe-winter/ The Free Dictionary, Typhus https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Gaol-fever BBC, Gaol fever - typhus or typhoid? https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/making_his...2021-03-2211 min

Convict AustraliaConvict DocumentationConvict Indents, Surgeon Journals, Tickets of Leave, Certificates of Freedom and Pardons are some of the primary sources available when researching convicts. In this episode, we explore these documents - what they are, what they can tell us and where we can find them. We explore the different types of Indents and Pardons and the abbreviations used. SOURCES Convicts and Convict Administration Guide, State Archives & Records of NSW https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/collections-and-research/guides-and-indexes/convict-guide-2006 Surgeons Notes from Transport Vessels 1817 - 1857, Digital Panopticon ht...2021-03-0816 min

Convict AustraliaWilliam Gow - Convict SchoolmasterStephen Gow, author of 'From Distress to Deliverance, the life and times of William Gow; convict, schoolmaster, farmer', talks about his research and shines a light on the education system for the children of convicts and free settlers. We learn about the remarkable story of William Gow who was convicted of burglary and sentenced to hang at the Old Bailey in 1816 and somehow escaped the noose to become a well-respected schoolmaster in the Hawkesbury Valley. LINKS You can purchase your copy of Stephen Gow's book at: wptgowdescendants@gmail.com 2021-02-2250 min

Convict AustraliaSecondary PunishmentsIn this episode, we explore common types of punishments that convict men could receive if they stepped out of line - flogging, the treadmill, leg irons, solitary confinement and banishment to penal settlements. SOURCES · ‘Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners’ by Jennifer Twemlow · ‘Convicts & The Colonies, A study of Penal Transportation from Great Britain & Ireland to Australia & other parts of the British Empire' by A G L Shaw. · ‘A – Z of convicts in Van Diemen’s Land’ by Simon Barnard · ‘Report from the Select Committee on Transportation’ B...2021-02-0817 min

Convict AustraliaAmphitriteThis episode is about a convict transportation ship named the Amphitrite that was shipwrecked on its journey out to Australia. We delve into what life was like on the voyage and how it all went horribly wrong. SOURCES The Convict Ships, 1787 – 1868, by Charles Bateson Most Perfectly Safe: the convict shipwreck disasters of 1833-42 by G.A. Mawer Music by Ahjay Stelino LINKS Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia ...2021-01-2513 min

Rose Library Presents: Community ConversationsA Conversation with Nikki Giovanni, part 2Community Conversations is produced by Lolita Rowe & Nick Twemlow. Jacob Chisenhall is our editor. Music created by Sister Sai. Thank you to Caroline Corbitt for logo designs. We are grateful for the support provided by our colleagues at the Rose Library, Jennifer King, director of the Rose Library and Yolanda Cooper, Dean of Emory Libraries.Special thanks to Nikki Giovanni for her words and insight and to her partner, Virginia Fowler. Also to Gabrielle Dudley for conducting this interview and to the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship.Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose by Nikki Giovanni...2020-11-1117 min

Rose Library Presents: Community ConversationsA Conversation with Nikki Giovanni, part 1Community Conversations is produced by Lolita Rowe & Nick Twemlow. Jacob Chisenhall is our editor. Music created by Sister Sai. Thank you to Caroline Corbitt for logo designs. We are grateful for the support provided by our colleagues at the Rose Library, Jennifer King, director of the Rose Library and Yolanda Cooper, Dean of Emory Libraries.Special thanks to Nikki Giovanni for her words and insight and to her partner, Virginia Fowler. Also to Gabrielle Dudley for conducting this interview and to the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship.Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose by Nikki Giovanni...2020-10-1417 min