In this episode, we talked with Carolyn Ethell live at the Woodlands Hotel at the meeting of the true crime content creators network meeting. In this live discussion joined by head historian of the Geelong Gaol Museum. Deb Robinson and we are looking at a number of artefacts that are held by the Ethell family. Check out more footage and content from this interview on my Facebook and my TikTok.
Dec 12, 2023•29 min
It’s been a redhot minute since I uploaded anything to hear, but I’m back, and this will give you an update on where I have been.
Nov 29, 2023•28 min
In this episode I talk about what Sly Grog is, where it was made, who was making it, who was buying it and how the police were trying to control it. Remember to head over to my other socials including “Roy Maloy Author” on Facebook, @TheDawnOfCrime on insta and @RoyMaloy4 on TikTok.
Apr 10, 2023•31 min
A reflection on intergenerational Aboriginal trauma.
Nov 02, 2022•24 min
In this episode I bring you up-to-date on some true crime stuff I’m working on and describe the tragedies that I have been posting on tick-tock
Oct 29, 2022•25 min
As I head forward into new projects - here’s what’s happening!!!
Aug 14, 2022•11 min
Aug 11, 2022•1 min
The book launch of Dolly Gray Madam of Melbourne will be on 11 August 2022 at Fancy Things Piano Bar in Caroline Springs at 6pm, and all are welcome.
Aug 02, 2022•2 min
As guest speaker at the book launch for the colour of crime, Deb Robinson go through some of the most fascinating tidbits of her extensive knowledge on crime in Australia.
Nov 26, 2021•10 min
Not my usual spin - this is the recording of my book launch presentation from my newest book, The Colour of Crime. The launch event was hosted at the Geelong Gaol Museum, and part two of this podcast will be up shortly with historian Deb Robinson.
Nov 25, 2021•17 min
I was fortunate enough to receive a message from the Hanson family via social media in relation to their dad, Oliver Hanson, and his boyhood encounters with Squizzy Taylor. The result is this incredible audio recording, which speaks real everyday life into what it was like for the people who lived around Squizzy in the 1920’s. Thank you to the Hanson Family for this incredible bit of history!
Sep 18, 2021•32 min
One of the most elusive crooks I’ve come across is The Plum Williams, who cut apart from other crooks in the early part of the 20’th Century by forming raiding parties and assembling gangs to take on jobs that included safe robbing. Chief historian Deb Robinson, of the Geelong Gaol Museum walks us through his amazing life.
Jun 12, 2021•25 min
Unlock the history of Victoria’s longest running colonial gaol and walk in the footsteps of our convict past as Deb Robinson talks us through some of the most fabulous parts of our criminal past.
Jun 11, 2021•11 min
Historian, geologist and environmental scientist Barry Golding talks about the displacement and massacre of the central Victoria. Clan of the Dja Dja Wurrung people, which climaxed in 1840 when Captain Dugald McDonald shot dead a large number of local first nation’s people in an event that became known as the Blood Hole Massacre. First Nation’s people are advised that this episode covers the voices of deceased ancestors and deals with issues of genocide.
Jun 09, 2021•49 min
In this episode I interview historian mega-mind, Deb Robinson, who was able to finally work out who was Dolly Gray? After hunting for her true identity for over three years, Deb managed to crack the nut wide open and we explore a bit about who she was as a woman of her own making, brothel owner, lover and wife to Squizzy Taylor and mother of two daughters. Thanks to the Geelong Gaol Museum for their amazing hospitality. The Dawn of a Crime Books can be found at: https://www.lulu.com/search/?cont...
Jun 02, 2021•36 min
One of Australia’s best known madams was also the partner of Squizzy Taylor. Five years older than him she owned and ran a house in Bendigo when she first appears in the news in 1907, but is her name really Dolly Gray? In this episode of reveal for the first time that her name was in fact an alias!
Mar 06, 2021•21 min
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 their biographies I talked about a little bit and it will become a part of my next work.
Feb 11, 2021•10 min
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.
Jan 13, 2021•19 min
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 Maloy Author” Squizzy: • Born 1888 • Died 1927 • Profit from crime £3mil • First crime 1906 • Active crime years 21 • Principal figure in The Fitzroy Vendetta, numerous push gangs, brothels, a sly grog empire & numerous two up schools Al Capone • Born 1899 • Jailed 1931 • Profit from crime $5mil • ...
Dec 25, 2020•13 min
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, Jack London.
Nov 23, 2020•14 min
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
Nov 15, 2020•16 min
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 historical newspapers.
Nov 13, 2020•31 min
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 found to be carrying something unusual.
Nov 10, 2020•26 min
Today we welcome back stand up comedian Shane Gordon as we talk through the shady past of Luna Park in West Australia.
Nov 06, 2020•27 min
In this episode we interview Dr Jo Clyne as she talks through the lifeC career, criminal fortune telling, phrenology, litigation and pistol carrying ways of Madame Ghurka of the Eastern Arcade in Melbourne.
Nov 03, 2020•25 min
Yesterday was the 27th of October. On that day in 1927 Squizzy Taylor met his death as he caught Snowy Cutmore in a pistol fight at 50 Barkly St Carlton. In the days that followed a number of push gangs tried to imitate their hero’s by taking guns to the streets looking for a fight. This podcast will be the last before my book announcement is made tomorrow on my Facebook page, Roy Maloy Author and I’d love you all to head over there and follow me there to see what all the fuss is about.
Oct 27, 2020•22 min
As we approach Tuesday 27 October I’m publishing a podcast here each day to help build some excitement for you all about my book announcement!! This Tuesday I will publish details about my next book on Facebook at my page, Roy Maloy Author!! In the meantime enjoy this podcast. I’m joined today by comedians Shane Gordon and Maxwell Robin as we talk about Snowy Cutmore
Oct 24, 2020•20 min
Long Harry Slater was a thug, stand over man, sly grog protection racket extortionist, sometimes pimp and above all gunman. His role in the Fitzroy Vendetta is the stuff of Hollywood movies and has been largely forgotten - until now! This episode is a special edition Dawn of Crime as we approach 27 October 1927, the day Squizzy Taylor was shot dead, and I make a big announcement on my Facebook page, “Roy Maloy Author” about my next book! I’m joined by drag queen, cabaret star and comedian Jack L...
Oct 24, 2020•18 min
In this episode we talk about some of the more unusual, yet so common things from our past. What are meant to be awake at midnight when you have a lover, or being bored out of your brains and thinking that things are interesting when today we would not.
Oct 22, 2020•20 min
In this episode we talk with a brilliant mind as Dr Clare Right talks about the role women played in sly grog across a long period of Australian history. Dr Write is Professor of History at La Trobe and provides some of the incredible insights that have fascinated audiences through the publications of her many books.
Oct 20, 2020•41 min
