
Conversations The Big Pineapple, The Big Merino, The Big Gumboot: how big things captured Australia
Aug 31, 2023
Exploring the history and appeal of 'big things' in Australia, including the origins of big advertising, a rivalry over the biggest moose statue in Canada, and the challenges faced in constructing a large lawn bowl. The podcast also discusses the popularity of big objects in Australia, the sense of nostalgia they provide, and the preservation of these iconic attractions.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Manipulation of Scottish Heritage
04:31 • 14min
Origins and Evolution of Big Things for Advertising
18:34 • 2min
Big Things in Canada and the Moosejaw Incident
21:00 • 3min
The Phenomenon of 'Big Things' in Australia
24:01 • 16min
The Construction of the Big Lawn Bowl in Lake Cathy
39:54 • 2min
The Popularity of Big Objects in Australia
42:10 • 10min
