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Australia becomes a federation on 1 January. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister; the 7th Earl of Hopetoun becomes Governor-General
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The first powered aeroplane in Australia flew
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The Royal Australian Navy is founded
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Surfing is first introduced to Australia
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Vegemite an Australian food paste made out of yeast is first created
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The Miss Australia Quest was arguably the longest running, most popular and most successful charitable event in Australia's history.
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A team of scientists, under Howard Florey, develops penicillin
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The Nationality and Citizenship Act is passed. Rather than being identified as subjects of Britain, the Act established Australian citizenship for people who met eligibility requirements.
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Australia signs the ANZUS treaty with the United States and New Zealand
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Melbourne holds the Olympics
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