6 June in Australian History

Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section.

• 1835 – Batman’s Treaty is created between John Batman and Wurundjeri elders to secure the land around Port Phillip Bay for the establishment of Melbourne. The treaty was later declared void by the Governor of New South Wales, Richard Bourke.
• 1859 – The colony of Queensland is established by decree of Queen Victoria.
• 1915 – The BHP steelworks opens in Newcastle.
• 1916 – The Returned and Services League of Australia was founded.
• 1943 – Butter and household linen is rationed.
• 1999 – Sydney Swans player Tony Lockett becomes the highest goal-kicker in Australian rules football.

International Observances.

• D-Day Invasion Anniversary
• Engineer’s Day in Taiwan
• Korean Children’s Union Foundation Day in North Korea
• Memorial Day in South Korea
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