Australian Between the Wars Timeline

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  • Music

    Jazz music is first played in Australia in Sydney
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    Australian Between the War Timeline

  • Australia mandate

    Australia gains official mandate over New Guinea through Treaty of Versailles.

  • Formation

    Official formation of the Australian Country Party.

  • America

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

  • Parliament

    Commencement of construction of Parliament House in Canberra

  • Radio

    Sydney radio station 2FC begins broadcasting.

  • Voting

    Voting is made compulsory for federal elections

  • Importation

    Importation of electric refrigerators from the USA.

  • Theatres

    Australia has 1250 picture theatres; most films screened are from the USA.

  • Great Depression

    Great Depression begins after a general period of recession

  • Telephone

    Australia and Britain are linked by radio telephone

  • Governor-General

    Sir Isaac Isaacs becomes the first Australian-born Governor-General.

  • Sack

    Sacking of Jack Lang, NSW Premier .

  • Bridge

    Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge

  • Cricket

    Donald Bradman and the Bodyline test Cricket series