Anthony Zougras

I am a PhD Candidate in the University of Adelaide's Department of Historical and Classical Studies. My research looks into the New Guard, a paramilitary group from 1930s New South Wales, with a focus on their fascist ideology. The project will establish whether the New Guard was a fascist group (and whether that fascism is uniquely Australian), determine whether the Guard's ideology has connections to Australia's colonial roots, and seek to understand why, during a period of fascist ascension around the globe, the New Guard failed to sustain itself before 1935.

Previously, I have completed my Honour's Thesis under the supervision of Associate Professor Paul Sendziuk. This thesis, titled "The Rum Rebellion or Macarthur's Coup: Did ongoing structural or short-term agency factors cause the NSW Corps to overthrow Governor Bligh in 1808?", examined the roles of men such as John Macarthur, Governor William Bligh, and Judge Advocate Richard Atkins in the Rebellion, and presented the case that while structural and material factors played a role, the actions of these individuals cannot be discounted.

Beyond this, I have worked under Paul Sendziuk and Carolyn Collins as a research assistant on their book regarding St Mark's College's 100-year history. I have also received multiple prizes and scholarships throughout my undergraduate studies, including the Fredrick S Zuckerman Prize in Russian History, the Lynda Tapp Prize in History III, the Tom and Dianne Grey Honours Scholarship, and the JFK Memorial Scholarship.

Outside of an academic setting, I undertake a weekly podcast focused on Australian History. Titled "A History of Australia", this podcast seeks to explain Australia's history in a chronological, academic, and listenable manner. It is an ongoing project, and one that will continue for many years.