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Forgotten Australia

Forgotten Australia
George Blunderfield
Melbourne
Percy Smith
Herbert Kopit
True Crime
Robert Burns
Bicycle Racing
Charlie Marks
Ned Feeney
Ted Maury
Charles Forbes
Proclamation Day
Julie Di Bella
19th Century Australia
Western Australia Goldfields
Bertie Glasson
Wagga Wagga
Ancestry.com.au
Historical Violence
The Great Depression

Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive orig... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes308Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

William Chidley was an early 20th Century Australian eccentric with his own philosophies, which he preached and published - and for which he was relentlessly persecuted. Eventually, Chidley would be charged with being a lunatic – setting the scene fo... more

The death of stuntman Dale Buggins, the arrival of Adam Ant in Australia and new ‘evidence’ in the Azaria Chamberlain case – it was a big week for sensational tabloid stories. Plus: the birth of the Macquarie Dictionary, the Sale of the Century pheno... more

In the third week of September 1956, a small number of Australians finally saw what all the fuss was about when regular TV broadcasts began. It was a quiet start - unlike the arrival of the raucous, riot-inspiring youth movie Rock Around The Clock. B... more

This week in 1944, Australia's most famous war cameraman — whose film Kokoda Front Line! had won us our first Oscar the previous year — was killed while filming American Marines trying to retake a tiny Pacific island held by the Japanese.

It’s easy ... more

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Recent Guests

Beryl Mills
Australia's first beauty queen
Episode: This Week In… 1927: The First Miss Australia & the Newspaper Stunt that Launched a Media Empire
Pam Korreng
Daughter of Count Copernicus (Dave Clark), sharing her journey of finding her father.
Episode: Your Stories: ‘My Father was Count Copernicus!'
Rachel Franks
Author and historian, known for her biography of Robert Howard.
Episode: This Week in... 1901: the first election, a federal erection and the dying queen
Melenie Ambrose
Veteran journalist and TV producer who has covered the story of Yvonne and Raelene for Marie Claire and produced a documentary.
West Australian
Episode: Vanishing Cousins – Part One: The Disappearance
Neil Mercer
Author and journalist, known for his work on criminal cases and police corruption
Episode: The Rise of Roger Rogerson – Part Two: Men Died Because of What He Did
Kerry O'Brien
Journalist who covered Boyd Sinclair's case over decades
The Sun
Episode: The Forgotten Man – Part Three: The Trial
Julie di Bella
Author and social worker, interested in true crime and family history research
Episode: Your Stories: ‘My Great-Great Grandfather was a Serial Killer!’

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Michael Adams
Host and producer known for his extensive research and engaging narratives, combining historical facts with storytelling techniques to captivate listeners.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Too many ads

    Love the content but the number of ads for such short episodes is just rude.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mod Zero
    Australia23 days ago
  • Well researched dip into the forgotten and quirky past of Australia. Michael's narratives lean into the various sources on Ancestory and Trove and other important historical sources to give listeners a well narrated account of people and events in Australia's past. Thanks, Michael.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    a month ago
  • Brilliant Oz stories

    Having maxed out on USA news feeds. I searched for a podcast to reset my mind.

    And it was the ‘cover sleeve’ that grabbed my attention first!

    Michael presents very well researched history of Australia.

    Meticulous details in every episode.

    Often over several parts these Australian stories are better value than streaming services!

    From early colonial times to poisoned footy player and crooked cops.

    One thing I have learned is that not much in society has changed much.

    I highly recommend the effo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1Shelby
    Australiaa month ago
  • Excellent!

    I have enjoyed the times I’ve heard Michael Adams on Australian True Crime and decided to start his podcast from the beginning. It has not disappointed. So well done. Not too much fluff while being jam packed with fascinating history. Though I have never been to Australia, I’ve always loved her people. Getting a chance to hear its history by such an amazing storyteller is a treat. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJB0821
    United States2 months ago
  • Must Listen

    Forgotten Australia is one of the most interesting and intriguing post casts. The stories of Australia’s yesterday’s and well researched and amazingly narrated. Keep the episodes coming !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    APanda128
    Australia4 months ago

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Listeners praise the well-researched narratives and engaging storytelling.
The historical context and depth of content are seen as a refreshing change from typical history recounts.
Some listeners express frustration with perceived inaccuracies or pronunciations, but overall, the podcast receives strong recommendations for its informative nature.
The emotional depth and thought-provoking themes resonate well, encouraging a reflective view of Australia's past.

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Spotify
#31
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#28
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#181
New Zealand/History

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Your Stories: ‘My Father was Count Copernicus!'
Q: Why do you think he included stripping in his act?
I think it was both for shock value and also because by becoming naked in front of a crowd, he could feel in touch with his intuition and the other side.
Your Stories: ‘My Father was Count Copernicus!'
Q: How did you feel when you learned that your father was the man known to Australia in the 1970s as Count Copernicus?
I hadn't heard of him before, and I was quite amused but just wanted to know more about the strange character that he'd become and who was my father.
This Week in... 1901: the first election, a federal erection and the dying queen
Q: What role did the hangman perform in Australian society?
They were seen as the lowest of the low, often recruited from the criminal class and viewed with disdain.
This Week in... 1901: the first election, a federal erection and the dying queen
Q: Now how did he come to lose his nose?
There are various stories, but the most logical explanation is that he had syphilis, causing the disfigurement.
This Week in... 1901: the first election, a federal erection and the dying queen
Q: Now Rachel, in Sydney 1901, if someone said the name Nosey Bob, what images and emotions and thoughts might that conjure up for somebody?
He was probably the most famous public servant in all of New South Wales, viewed with either tolerance or disgust due to the growing abolition movement.

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A compelling exploration of Australia's hidden historical narratives, this series meticulously investigates grim crimes, unsolved mysteries, and forgotten figures, uncovering stories that have faded into obscurity. Each episode is built upon deep, original research and presented with a narrative style reminiscent of novelistic detail, transporting listeners back to pivotal moments in Australian history, whether it's notorious criminal cases, eccentric personalities, or bizarre events that redefine the nature of storytelling. With episodes that feel strikingly relevant to contemporary discussions, this series offers a fresh perspective on the rich and often dark tapestry of Australia's past, ensuring that even the most obscure tales are told... more

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2. Pam Korreng
3. Rachel Franks
4. Melenie Ambrose
5. Neil Mercer
6. Kerry O'Brien
7. Julie di Bella

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