David Waldron

David Waldron

historian Australia

David Waldron is a historian and folklorist affiliated with Federation University, known for his expertise in Australian folklore, particularly the enduring tales of big cats in the Australian bush. He has researched the origins of these stories, tracing them back to the arrival of circuses in the 1870s and the subsequent release of exotic animals, as well as the experiences of servicemen during the World Wars. Waldron provides a critical perspective on the belief in the existence of large felines in the wild, acknowledging the cultural significance of these legends while emphasizing the need for definitive evidence to support such claims.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
296,985
Power
1,215$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Indonesia 1 7.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 296,985 $1,119,000 1,215$
Totals 1 273,523,615 296,985 $1,119,000 1,215$
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Recent Mentions

Indonesia Indonesia: David Waldron, an Associate Professor of history at Federation University Australia, stated that the fate of Jubilee is a classic example of the boom and bust cycle in mining. 7

Kompas: Pelajaran dari Kota-kota Tambang yang Ditinggal Penghuninya

Australia Australia: David Waldron is a historian and folklorist who discusses the entrenched tales of big cats in Australian folklore. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: The local explorer group trying to track down a mysterious big cat