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Australia Takes in Jews
Agrees to take 15,000 Jewish refugees that were fleeing Europe -
The Australian 7th Division was formed
A infantry division of the Australian Army, formed to be served in World War 2 -
The Women's Royal Australian Naval Service is formed
Was the women's branch of the Royal Australian Navy. -
Australia declares war on Japan
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Bombing of Darwin
The Janpanese bombed Austrailia, as part of World War 2, in the first and the largest single attack ever mounted. -
AHS Centaur attacked
The hospital ship AHS Centaur was attacked by a Japanese submarine off the Island of North Stradbroke in Queensland, killing 268 persons. -
A general election held in Victoria
Set up to elect 65 members of the state's Legislative Assembly. -
Cowra Breakout
545 Japanese prisoners of war escaped from the camp -
First royal Governor rules
Prince Henry becomes Australia's first royal Governor-General -
World War 2 ends in Australia
Germany surrenders to the Allies ending the war in Australia and Europe.
