Australia gains official mandate over New Guinea through Treaty of Versailles.Silent film version of The Sentimental Bloke is released.
Official formation of the Australian Country Party.
Publication of C.E.W. Bean’s Story of Anzac.
American products such as Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Life Savers become available in Australia.
Commencement of construction of Parliament House in Canberra.
Sydney radio station 2FC begins broadcasting.
Voting is made compulsory for federal elections.
Importation of electric refrigerators from the USA.
Australia has 1250 picture theatres; most films screened are from the USA.Car registrations rise to 82 500; highest level until after World War II.
Great Depression begins after a general period of recession.
North American company, Peters, begins manufacturing ice-cream in Melbourne.
Australia and Britain are linked by radio telephone.
Sir Isaac Isaacs becomes the first Australian-born Governor-General. Joseph Lyons (former LaborTreasurer) leads the United Australia Party to a massive victory over the Australian Labor Party
Sacking of Jack Lang, NSW Premier .Worst year of economic depression: unemployment around 30%.
Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge
Australian Women’s Weekly commences publication.
Donald Bradman and the Bodyline test Cricket series