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Australia becomes a frederation
Australia becomes a federation on 1 January. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister; the 7th Earl of Hopetoun becomes Governor-General -
Fist aeroplane in Australia
The first powered aeroplane in Australia flew -
Royal Navy is founded
The Royal Australian Navy is founded -
SURFING!
Surfing is first introduced to Australia -
Vegimite is first produced
Vegemite an Australian food paste made out of yeast is first created -
First miss Australia pagent is held
The Miss Australia Quest was arguably the longest running, most popular and most successful charitable event in Australia's history. -
Sydney harbor bridge opens
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Penicillen was created
A team of scientists, under Howard Florey, develops penicillin -
The Nationality and Citizenship Act is passed.
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. -
ANZUS treaty signed
Australia signs the ANZUS treaty with the United States and New Zealand -
Olympics held
Melbourne holds the Olympics
