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. 1845 – The ship Cataraqui is wrecked off the coast of Tasmania, the 406 people on board drown. 1851 – The Governor of Western Australia complains of … Continue reading 4 August 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. 1918 – Australia House (pictured) opens in London (read the full story here). 1962 – The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam arrive in … Continue reading 3 August 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. 1851 – Gold is first discovered in Ballarat, Victoria, leading to the Victorian gold rush (pictured)(see full story here). 1861 – Edith Cowan, the first Australian woman … Continue reading 2 August 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. 1791 – The Third Fleet arrives at Port Jackson. 1819 – Explorer Augustus Gregory is born at Farnsfield, Nottingham, England. 1902 – The magazine New Idea (pictured) … Continue reading 1 August 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. 1858 – The first game of Australian rules football is played between Melbourne Grammar School and Scotch College. 1902 – Ninety-six men and boys were killed in … Continue reading 31 July 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. 1947 – Joseph Cook (pictured), sixth Prime Minister of Australia dies, aged 86. 1967 – The La Mama Theatre in Melbourne opens in a former factory building. … Continue reading 30 July 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. 1916 – Claude Charles Castleton killed in the Battle of Pozières and for his actions in bringing back wounded men before and at the time of his … Continue reading 29 July in Australian History