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Outpost of Empire

Episode number: 1

Overview: Explore Australia's history from 1897 to 1929, including explorer Douglas Mawson, swimmer Annette Kellerman, and the men fighting in WWI.

Shifting Allegiances

Episode number: 2

Overview: Explores how sport and comedy offered relief from the hunger of the Great Depression, at least until the outbreak of war.

Populate Or Perish

Episode number: 3

Overview: Indigenous people must deal with racism and discrimination, and their children are removed, creating the stolen generations.

The Decade Of Protest

Episode number: 4

Overview: The public supports Australia's efforts in the Vietnam War, until the toll becomes apparent; awareness rises about discrimination and racism against Indigenous people.