Ian Thorpe On 13 October 1982, Ian Thorpe was borne in Milperra, Sydney. He is one of Australia's most successful Olympians. He started swimming at age five and was fourteen when he made the Australian squad for the 1997 Pan Pacific Games. At the World Championships six months later, Thorpe was victorious in the final … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1982, Ian Thorpe was born
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On this day (Australia): In 2002, eighty-eight Australians were killed in Bali in bombings committed by Jemaah Islamiyah
The Sari Club On 12 October 2002, eighty-eight Australians were killed in Bali in bombings committed by Jemaah Islamiyah. At about 11pm on 12 October 2002 three bombs were detonated in Bali, two in busy nightspots – the Sari Club and Paddy’s Bar – and one in front of the American consulate. The explosions killed … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 2002, eighty-eight Australians were killed in Bali in bombings committed by Jemaah Islamiyah
On this day (Australia): In 1852, the University of Sydney was inaugurated, Australia’s first university
University of Sydney On 11 October 1852, the University of Sydney was inaugurated, Australia's first university. The University of Sydney (USYD, or informally Sydney Uni) is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is Australia's first university and is regarded as one of the world's leading universities. The university is one of Australia's six sandstone universities. Its campus, … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1852, the University of Sydney was inaugurated, Australia’s first university
On this day (Australia): In 1996, schoolboy Tjandamurra O’Shane was set alight in his school playground in a racial attack
Tjandamurra O'Shane On 10 October 1996, schoolboy Tjandamurra O'Shane was set alight in his school playground in a racial attack. Tjandamurra (Jandamarra) "Janda" O'Shane, born 15 August 1990, is a Murri Aboriginal Australian who at age six was the victim of a fire attack whilst playing at a schoolyard in Cairns, Queensland on 10 October 1996. He is the nephew of New South Wales magistrate Pat … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1996, schoolboy Tjandamurra O’Shane was set alight in his school playground in a racial attack
On this day (Australia): In 1942, The Statute of Westminster Adoption Act, which symbolically represents Australia’s independence from the United Kingdom, became law
Assent of Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942 On 9 October 1942, The Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942, which symbolically represents Australia's independence from the United Kingdom, became law. The Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942 is an Act of the Australian Parliament that formally adopted sections 2–6 of the Statute of Westminster 1931, an Act of the Parliament of the United … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1942, The Statute of Westminster Adoption Act, which symbolically represents Australia’s independence from the United Kingdom, became law
On this day (Australia): In 1908, the capital of Australia was chosen, settling a feud between rivals Melbourne and Sydney
Federal Parliament 1927 On 8 October 1908, the capital of Australia was chosen, settling a feud between rivals Melbourne and Sydney. Before European settlement, the area in which Canberra would eventually be constructed was seasonally inhabited by Indigenous Australians. Anthropologist Norman Tindale suggested the principal group occupying the region were the Ngunnawal people, while the Ngarigo lived immediately to the south of … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1908, the capital of Australia was chosen, settling a feud between rivals Melbourne and Sydney
On this day (Australia): In 1830, the “Black Line” campaign of the Black War began in an attempt to capture all Tasmanian Aborigines
Residence of the Aborigines, Flinders Island by John Skinner Prout On 7 October 1830, the "Black Line" campaign of the Black War began in an attempt to capture all Tasmanian Aborigines. The campaign lasted seven weeks and only succeeded in bringing two Aborigines to the authorities. From the first recorded contact between Europeans and Tasmania’s Aboriginal … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1830, the “Black Line” campaign of the Black War began in an attempt to capture all Tasmanian Aborigines
On this day (Australia): In 1911, compulsory enrolment for compulsory voting was introduced
Voting in Australia On 6 October 1911, compulsory enrolment for compulsory voting was introduced in Australia. Compulsory voting was first advocated by Alfred Deakin at the turn of the 20th century. Voting was voluntary at the first 9 federal elections. Compulsory enrolment for federal elections was introduced in 1911. In 1915, consideration was given to … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1911, compulsory enrolment for compulsory voting was introduced
On this day (Australia): In 1892, The Australian Cricket Council announced an intercolonial cricket competition called the Sheffield Shield
Sheffield Shield On 5 October 1892, the Australian Cricket Council announced an intercolonial cricket competition to be known as the Sheffield Shield. The Sheffield Shield is one of the oldest cricket competitions in the world. Beginning in 1892-93 as a three-state contest between New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, the Sheffield Shield continues to … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1892, The Australian Cricket Council announced an intercolonial cricket competition called the Sheffield Shield
On this day (Australia): In 1935, Luna Park in Sydney was officially opened
Luna Park On 4 October 1935, Luna Park in Sydney was officially opened. The famous face pictured above is the entrance to Luna Park, Sydney’s most famous amusement park and mainstay since the 1930s, albeit with a history of closures, overhalls, protests, brawls and terrible tragedy along the way. Prior to European settlement of Australia … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1935, Luna Park in Sydney was officially opened
On this day (Australia): In 1950, Australian forces fought against communist China in the First Battle of Maryang San during the Korean War
General James Van Fleet of the 8th US Army in Korea, inspects members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment On 3 October 1950, Australian and British forces fought against communist China as the First Battle of Maryang San began during the Korean War. In early October 1951, 3RAR (3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment), … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1950, Australian forces fought against communist China in the First Battle of Maryang San during the Korean War
On this day (Australia): In 2005, the Bali bombings took place, killing 23 people and injuring 129. Four of the dead and 19 of the injured were Australian.
The bomb blast scene in Kuta, Bali On 1 October 200, the Bali bombings took place, killing 23 people (including the three suicide bombers) and injuring 129. Four of the dead and 19 of the injured were Australian. The 2005 Bali bombings were a series of terrorist suicide bomb and a series of car bombs and attacks that occurred on … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 2005, the Bali bombings took place, killing 23 people and injuring 129. Four of the dead and 19 of the injured were Australian.
On this day (Australia): In 1976, Blue Hills, the long running ABC radio serial, came to an end after 32 years
Blue Hills Book On 30 September 1976, Blue Hills, the long running ABC radio serial, came to an end after 32 years. Blue Hills, created and written by Gwen Meredith, is an Australian radio serial about the lives of families, set in a fictional typical Australian country town called Tanimbla. The title "Blue Hills" itself derives from the … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1976, Blue Hills, the long running ABC radio serial, came to an end after 32 years
On this day (Australia): In 1942, Janet Powell, former leader of The Australian Democrats, was born in Nhill, Victoria
Janet Powell On 29 September 1942, Janet Powell AM, former leader of The Australian Democrats, was born in Nhill, Victoria. She became the third leader of The Australian Democrats. Janet Frances McDonald, was born in Nhill, Victoria, then educated at Ballarat Grammar School and Nhill High School. She graduated from the University of Melbourne with … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1942, Janet Powell, former leader of The Australian Democrats, was born in Nhill, Victoria
On this day (Australia): In 1962, the Paddington tram depot fire destroyed 67 trams in Brisbane
Brisbane Tram Depot Fire On 28 September 1962, the Paddington tram depot fire destroyed 67 trams in Brisbane. The Paddington tram depot in Brisbane, Australia was destroyed by fire on the night of 28 September 1962, one of the largest fires in Brisbane's history. As well as the depot, 67 trams were destroyed, 20% of the city's fleet. The destruction of … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1962, the Paddington tram depot fire destroyed 67 trams in Brisbane
On this day (Australia): In 1932, Maude Bonney became the first woman to fly around Australia
Maude Bonney On 27 September 1932, Maude Bonney became the first woman to fly around Australia. Maude Rose ‘Lores’ Rubens was born on 20 November 1897 in Pretoria, South African Republic, the only child of German-born Norbert Albert Rubens, a clerk and later a merchant, and his locally born wife Rosa Caroline, formerly Staal, née … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1932, Maude Bonney became the first woman to fly around Australia
On this day (Australia): In 1983, Australia II won the America’s Cup
Australia II On 26 September 1983, Australia II won the America's Cup, ending the New York Yacht Club's 132-year domination of the race. Australia II (KA 6) was an Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1983, Australia II won the America’s Cup
On this day (Australia): In 1998, there was an explosion at the Esso natural gas plant at Longford in Gippsland
Longford Gas Explosion On 25 September 1998, there was an explosion at the Esso natural gas plant at Longford in Gippsland. Two workers were killed and eight injured. The Esso Longford gas explosion was a catastrophic industrial accident which occurred at the Esso natural gas plant at Longford in the Australian state of Victoria's Gippsland region. On 25 September 1998, an explosion took place at the plant, killing two workers and injuring … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1998, there was an explosion at the Esso natural gas plant at Longford in Gippsland
On this day (Australia): In 1903, Alfred Deakin became the second Prime Minister of Australia
Alfred Deakin On 24 September 1903, Alfred Deakin became the second Prime Minister of Australia, following the resignation of Edmund Barton. He was Prime Minister three times from 24 September 1903 to 27 April 1904, 5 July 1905 to 13 November 1908, 2 June 1909 to 29 April 1910. He was one of two prime … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1903, Alfred Deakin became the second Prime Minister of Australia
On this day (Australia): In 1856, Perth was proclaimed a city by Queen Victoria
Perth 1856 On 23 September 1856, the town of Perth in Western Australia was proclaimed a city by letters patent from Queen Victoria. Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829 as the administrative centre of the Swan River Colony. It gained city status (currently vested in the smaller City of Perth) in 1856 and was promoted to … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1856, Perth was proclaimed a city by Queen Victoria
On this day (Australia): In 1918, the first direct radio message between London and Sydney was sent
First direct radio message between London and Sydney On 22 September 1918, the first direct radio message between London and Sydney was sent. "Send reinforcements, we are going to advance". That through being "altered in transit" was relayed as "Send three and four pence, we are going to a dance". Same principle as the parlour … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1918, the first direct radio message between London and Sydney was sent
On this day (Australia): In 2000, French athlete Marie-José Pérec fled the Sydney Olympic village claiming threats and insults
Marie-José Pérec On 21 September 2000, French athlete Marie-José Pérec fled the Olympic village without competing in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Pérec claimed that she had been threatened and insulted several times since arriving in Australia and that the Australian press, who were supporting Australian athlete Cathy Freeman, had been trying to sabotage her … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 2000, French athlete Marie-José Pérec fled the Sydney Olympic village claiming threats and insults
On this day (Australia): In 1999, Australian troops arrived in East Timor as a part of peacekeeping operations
Australian Soldiers INTERFET On 20 September 1999, Australian troops commanded by Peter Cosgrove arrived in East Timor as a part of INTERFET peackeeping operations. The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) was a multinational non-United Nations peacemaking task force, organised and led by Australia in accordance with United Nations resolutions to address the humanitarian and security crisis that took place in East Timor from … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1999, Australian troops arrived in East Timor as a part of peacekeeping operations
On this day (Australia): In 2003, construction of Alice Springs to Darwin rail link was completed.
The Ghan On 19 September 2003, construction of the Alice Springs to Darwin rail link was completed. This completed the link for the Ghan, a train trip connecting Adelaide to Darwin, nd the line was opened in January 2004. The Ghan is known for travelling through remarkable scenery on its transcontinental journey The Ghan is an Australian experiential … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 2003, construction of Alice Springs to Darwin rail link was completed.
On this day (Australia): In 1981, Australian motorcycle stuntman Dale Buggins died in Melbourne
On 18 September 1981, Australian motorcycle stuntman Dale Buggins died in Melbourne. He had built a national and international reputation by the age of 20. At 17, Buggins broke a world record previously held by American stuntman Evel Knievel when he jumped 25 cars with a Yamaha dirt bike, in 1978. Buggins was born in 1961 to parents Jan … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1981, Australian motorcycle stuntman Dale Buggins died in Melbourne
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