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First cricket test against England played at the MCG
http://www.mcg.org.au/History/Cricket/Memorable Moments/First Test match in 1877.aspx
First cricket test against England played at the MCG
Date - March 15,16, 17 and 19, 1877.
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Australia competes at the first modern Olympics in Athens
http://corporate.olympics.com.au/games/athens-1896
Australia competes at the first modern Olympics in Athens
Date - 6th April 1896
Importance - Athens was selected to host the first modern Olympic Games -
Don Bradman plays his last test match
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Melbourne Olympics
http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/fact-sheets/fs57.aspx
Melbourne Olympics:
Date - 22 November 1956
Importance - The Games were centred around the Melbourne Cricket Ground and in terms of gold medals, were one of the most successful ever for Australian athletes. -
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Cricket World Cup Hosts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Cricket_World_Cup
Cricket World Cup Hosts
date- 22 February to 25 March
Importance:The 1992 World Cup was the first to feature coloured player clothing -
Australia competes at their first football World Cup
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Sydney Olympics
http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/sydney-olympic-games-2000
Sydney Olympics:
Date: 15 September to 1 October 2000.
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Melbourne Commonwealth Games
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Commonwealth_Games
Melbourne Commonwealth Games:
date: 15-26 march 2006
importance: This was the largest sporting event to be staged in Melbourne. -
Australia compete at their second football World Cup
Date - ???
