The Gladstone Colony: An Unwritten Chapter of Australian History


Read by Timothy Ferguson

(4 stars; 5 reviews)

The Gladstone Colony delves into the ambitious yet ultimately unsuccessful endeavor to establish a colony in North Australia, specifically at Gladstone in Central Queensland. Authored by James Francis Hogan, this historical account provides a detailed exploration of the motivations, challenges, and outcomes of this colonial venture.

Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, the narrative examines the socio-political climate that influenced the colonization efforts. Hogan meticulously documents the experiences of the settlers, the environmental hurdles they faced, and the broader implications of their attempts on Australian history.

Through Timothy Ferguson's engaging narration, listeners will gain insight into a lesser-known chapter of Australian history, marked by ambition and adversity. This work not only highlights the complexities of colonial aspirations but also invites reflection on the lasting impact of such endeavors on indigenous lands and cultures.

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Prefatory note and introduction 7:56 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Genesis of the Gladstone Colony 37:35 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Constitution of the New Colony 14:44 Read by Timothy Ferguson
Mr Gladstone Enunciates his Land Policy 16:33 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Founding of the Colony 32:48 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Veto of Earl Grey 30:49 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Vindication of Colonel Barney 10:51 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Growth and Development of Gladstone 30:40 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Experiences of a Pioneer Squatter 19:51 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Great Gold Rush 26:09 Read by Timothy Ferguson
A Marvellous Wild-Goose Chase 23:02 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Host of Disappointed Diggers 40:54 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Correspondence of Sir Maurice O'Connell 35:11 Read by Timothy Ferguson
A Grevious Error of Mr Gladstone's 54:35 Read by Timothy Ferguson
Major De Winton - Oldest living Gladstonian 26:19 Read by Timothy Ferguson
The Gladstone of To-Day 34:50 Read by Timothy Ferguson
Mr Gladstone's True Principles of Colonisation 34:39 Read by Timothy Ferguson
Mr Gladstone and the Colonies 1:02:03 Read by Timothy Ferguson
A Couple of Colonial Lectures 30:09 Read by Timothy Ferguson

Reviews


(4 stars)

An interesting piece of local history. Well written, ev