In this episode, Chris and Conan (or Chronan, as they are coming to be known among their gazillion devotees) delve into the thorny issue of Australia Day / Invasion Day.
Conan reveals the long and chequered history of 26 January and its various iterations. How the states struggled to agree on a date for a national day, and even a name for it.
The Blokes also look at the lamentable First Fleet landing re-enactment that took place during the Sesquicentenary in 1938 (see this YouTube clip), which perfectly captured the view most white people had of First Nations people at the time. And of course they talk about the vexed issue of whether the date for Australia Day should be changed.
In addition, Chris looks at the Rum Rebellion, which took place on 26 January 1808, and Conan resolves to stop saying mean things about the noble state of Victoria.
In this episode, Chris and Conan (or Chronan, as they are coming to be known among their gazillion devotees) delve into the thorny issue of Australia Day / Invasion Day.
Conan reveals the long and chequered history of 26 January and its various iterations. How the states struggled to agree on a date for a national day, and even a name for it.
The Blokes also look at the lamentable First Fleet landing re-enactment that took place during the Sesquicentenary in 1938 (see this YouTube clip), which perfectly captured the view most white people had of First Nations people at the time. And of course they talk about the vexed issue of whether the date for Australia Day should be changed.
In addition, Chris looks at the Rum Rebellion, which took place on 26 January 1808, and Conan resolves to stop saying mean things about the noble state of Victoria.