BGM_The Curious Case of Patrick Costello

Patrick Costello’s a man of considerable influence in 19th century Naarm -Melbourne-a politican with a knack for getting things done, a mysterious death that raised eyebrows, and a legacy that left a mark on Carlton’s Drummond Street. But was his death really from natural causes, or was it something much more sinister at play? And is he in any way actually related to the former Australian federal treasurer, Peter Costello? (Spoiler: Probably not, yet let’s investigate anyway?) In this episode of Down the Yarra, we dig into Costello’s rise to power, his dodgy political maneuvering, the secrets that he took to his grave, and the unanswered questions surrounding his fat. Plus, we tease one of Naarm-Melbourne’s strangest political scandals- the Bottom Feeders controversy of the late 1800’s. Trigger Warning: This episode touches on political corruption, political scandal, and an unexplained death. Listen now and join us, Down the Yarra.