BGM_Gardens of Secrets: Thr Royal Botanic Gardens & King’s Domain

Beneath the blossoms and picnic rugs of Naarm - Melbourne’s beloved green heart lies a history that’s anything but tranquil. In this episode of Down the Yarra, we explore the Royal Botanic Gardens and King’s Domain- from their volcanic origins and colonial roots to their role in music, power, and remembrance. We Walk The Tan, revisit the grandeur of Government House, and take you to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl - but we also confront the devastating Royal Botanic Gardens Massacre of 192, when gunman Norman Albert List opened fire on a summer crowd, leaving eventually 4 people dead and and many forever changed. Plus, we’ll reveal hidden stories, haunting legends, and why this list oasis is more than just a pretty place for a picnic. Trigger Warning: This Episode contains discussions of mass violence and suicide. Listeners discretion is advised. And stay tuned - next episode, we reveal the sharp and subversive legacy of the Women of Naarm - Melbourne… and their deadliest accessory, the humble hairpin.