The Catalpa Story

This is a true story from Australia's past. Incredibly, it has been kept hidden for over one hundred years, which is a shame as it is a story of great daring and bravery. Australia was originally used as a penal colony to help reduce the population in England's overflowing jails. Some of these prisoners transported here had committed no crimes, except to defy the British authorities of the day. The "Catalpa" rescue is a story of courage and heroism that illustrates the lengths some men will go to help others.

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Travel & Events

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• Ireland
• Britain
• Australia
• U.S.A.
• Clan na Gael
• Irish
• Independence
• Catalpa
• John Boyle O'Reilly
• John Devoy
• Thomas McCarthy Fennel
• john T Richardson
• George Smith Anthony
• John Breslin
• Tom Desmond
• Sir William Cleaver Robinson
• Royal Navy
• Britannia
• Georgette
• Queen
• Victoria
• Rockingham

[Stueropor]

Very nice animations :) could you tell me the name of the songs you used?

Thanks!

[OzPix]

@Stueropor Most of the music is traditional Irish Celtic. Smetana’s “Moldau” is featured towards the end, just before the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” The main folk song “The Catalpa” is the lesser known version with the faster upbeat polka tempo. The most popular version has different lyrics and is set to a waltz tempo. This music is heard at the very beginning, while the faster tempo version is heard just after. Thanks for your comment.

[nleeder]

Hi Barry.

Magnificently done!! A great , well researched story beautifully brought to life using your thoroughness and extraordinary talents to maximum advantage!

The fine touches abound - I especially liked the shadow of the Catalpa as it sailed with the sun behind it. Epitomises the thoroughness mentioned earlier!! Sincerest congratulations. When will I see your next gem?

Very best regards.

Noel.

[OzPix]

@nleeder Thanks Noel. It was quite a challenge to do, but it is such an amazing story that I stuck with it.

[oleainatoivo]

Wow... Thanks Nom, Thanks for ALL your vids!

[OzPix]

@oleainatoivo Thanks for watching, glad you liked it, and thanks to Nom for sending you here.

[OzPix]

@nameofthepen Thanks very much Nom, so pleased you enjoy our vids

[OzPix]

@DarkmoonRising69 Thanks, most appreciated.

[nameofthepen]

Wow, Robar - two back-to-back uploads, both absolute gems. 

Oh, wait...what am I saying? ALL your uploads are gems! :-)

[DarkmoonRising69]

most interesting