The Dawn of Crime - The Holes in the Story of Squizzy Taylor
In this episode I talk about the things that I felt limited in when I published the biography of Squizzy. People like Dolly Gray and Albert McDonald who I didn’t have enough time to write fully about ...
11 Feb 202110min
BOOK LAUNCH - The Dawn of Crime Volume 4 - The Colour of Crime.
I’m so excited that this book will be published, and will hopefully challenge our views of colour and race in the modern era as well as throughout our history.
13 Jan 202119min
The Dawn of Crime - Comparing Squizzy Taylor to Al Capone
In this podcast I talk about the similarities and differences between Al Capone and Squizzy Taylor. The stats I discuss are below, and I welcome your comments or feedback on the Facebook page “Roy Mal...
25 Dec 202013min
The Dawn of Crime - Life in Drag in the 1880’s with Jack London
Today we are talking about the incredible case of Gordon Lawrence who was arrested in 1888 for wearing women’s clothing and given a horrific sentence for doing so. We are joined with mr Boylesque NSW,...
23 Nov 202013min
The Dawn of Crime - EXTRA - Things from the Past
In this edition I’m looking at two photos I love; taken in 1915 and a little bit earlier. The photos will be on my Facebook page, Roy Maloy Author
15 Nov 202015min
The Dawn of Crime - Robyn Annear & The Early Crimes of Melbourne.
Robyn Annear is the author of five books of history, including Bearbrass- Imagining Early Melbourne and Nothing but Gold- The Diggers of 1852 . Her podcast 'Nothing on TV' presents stories from Trove ...
13 Nov 202030min
The Dawn of Crime - Arthur Skerritt & Ted Whiting & The Fitzroy Vendetta
Arthur Skerritt remains a truly fascinating character in Australian criminal history. Flogged in Pentridge with 21 birch stick at only 18 years old, he was arrested for loitering years later, and was ...
10 Nov 202025min
The Dawn of Crime - the Criminal Past of Luna Park West Australia with Shane Gordon
Today we welcome back stand up comedian Shane Gordon as we talk through the shady past of Luna Park in West Australia.
6 Nov 202027min
