Australia 1930's By itsy789 Jan 1, 1930 First flight for Kingsford Smith's and Charles Ulm's Australian National Airways arrives from Sydney Period: Jan 1, 1930 to Dec 31, 1938 1930's Aug 22, 1930 The 2 spans of the Sydney Harbour Bridge are joined Nov 4, 1930 Phar Lap wins the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Jan 22, 1931 Sir Isaac Isaacs sworn in as first Australian-born Governor General Mar 22, 1931 Federal ALP conference expels Lang Labor group and NSW branch executive Nov 6, 1931 Eddie Gilbert bowls Don Bradman for a duck in first NSW v QLD Sheffield Shield match Dec 22, 1931 United Australia Party wins federal election. Joseph Lyons becomes Prime Minister Mar 19, 1932 Tens of thousands celebrate opening of the Sydney Habour Bridge Apr 4, 1932 Racehorse Phar Lap dies after being poisoned Aug 9, 1932 Australian swimmer Claire Dennis wins gold in world record time Apr 8, 1933 Referendum produces vote in favour of WA's secession from the Commonwealth. Jun 21, 1933 Maude Bonney becomes first women to fly from Australia to England Sep 7, 1933 Cabinet agrees to Royal Commission into treatment of Aborigines in Arnhem Land Jul 30, 1934 Federal Government rejects WA case for secession Sep 3, 1934 A young woman's pyjama-clad body is found in a drain. Jul 1, 1935 Australian Associated Press established Dec 31, 1935 The giant cane toad, Bufo marinus, is introduced into Queensland Feb 24, 1936 Labor Party re-elects Jack Lang to the party after 5-year expulsion Jul 1, 1936 Australian National Airways (ANA) registered as a company Mar 3, 1937 Captained by Don Bradman, Australia wins 5th Test at the MCG to retain The Ashes Apr 20, 1937 First regular airmail service between Australia and America begins Jan 26, 1938 Australia celebrates 150 years of settlement
