Listen to the story of Betty Cuthbert, Australia’s star sprinter from the 1956 Olympic Games. Later in life she had a battle with multiple sclerosis. Press play to listen or download. Presented on Songs of Hope on 8Apr18. Written and produced by Songs of Hope
Category Archives: Australian
David Unaipon story
Hear the story of extra-ordinary aboriginal David Unaipon. He is on our $50 note. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 4Feb18
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John Lang initiated independence from Britain
In the 1800s a Scottish clergyman immigrant initiated the move for independence of Australian colonies from Britain. He proposed the federation for the Australian colonies into one nation. He also gained the vote for the common Australian man. His name is John Dunmore Lang. Broadcast on Sunday 28Jan18 on Songs of Hope on Southern FM 88.3
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Richard Johnson – First fleet chaplain
Listen again to the story of Australia’s first fleet and its journey and Richard Johnson, the fleet chaplain. This is to celebrate Australia Day, which is 26 January.
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Federation Day 1 January
The first of January is Australia’s Federation Day. On this day in 1901 Australia was born as a nation. Watch and listen to Songs of Hope segment on Federation Day in Australia. Broadcast on Southern FM 88.3.
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