Richard Meagher was at the centre of early Australian politics. But he had a scandalous past

In 1895 Sydney solicitor Richard Meagher incited a campaign to free George Dean, a handsome, popular ferryman accused of attempting to poison his own wife, despite knowing he was guilty. The case became a scandal and Meagher was struck off. Meagher subsequently embarked on an ambitious political career, determined to hide this stain on his reputation and rebuild his life. Guest: Patrick Mullins, author of The Stained Man: a crime, a scandal, and the making of a nation , published by Scribe. Producers: David Marr and Catherine Zengerer

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Richard Meagher was at the centre of early Australian politics. But he had a scandalous past is an episode from Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast by Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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