Australia Between the Wars Timeline Activity

By callum.murphy

  • Jazz music is first played in Australia in Sydney.

    Jazz music is first played in Australia in Sydney.

  • Silent film version of The Sentimental Bloke is released.

    Silent film version of The Sentimental Bloke is released.

  • American products such as Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Life Savers become available in Australia.

    American products such as Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Life Savers become available in Australia.

  • Sydney radio station 2FC begins broadcasting.

    Sydney radio station 2FC begins broadcasting.

  • Importation of electric refrigerators from the USA.

    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.

    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.

    Great Depression begins after a general period of recession.

  • Australia and Britain are linked by radio telephone.

    Australia and Britain are linked by radio telephone.

  • Sacking of Jack Lang, NSW Premier .

    Sacking of Jack Lang, NSW Premier .

  • Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge

  • Donald Bradman and the Bodyline test Cricket series

    Donald Bradman and the Bodyline test Cricket series