The First Dismissal – Part Two (A): The Public Servant Who Brought Down The Premier

<p>When – <em>if</em> – Robert Henry Beardsmore is mentioned in connection with the May 1932 dismissal of Jack Lang, he's depicted as merely an old public servant who reluctantly did his job. But in reality he was the Forrest Gump of Australian history in the first half of the 20th Century. In part A, we look at his role on the Aborigines Protection Board and how he was enmeshed in a scandal that tainted Australia's first military victory.&nbsp;Part B is on the way!</p><p>Want to support the show? patreon.com/forgottenaustralia</p><p>Or leave a rating &amp; review</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>