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The Important Dates and Times In Australia's History
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The Federation of Australia
The British Goverment passed legislation that allowed 6 different colonies to govern their own country. Australia established there own monarchy on this date -
Australia Enters WW1
After word got around that the British were declaring war on Germany, the Australian goverment pledged there alligance and troops to the British Empire -
Qantas is Established
Qantas was established in Winton, Queensland. The service was created to post airmail in queensland and the northern territory linking rail lines with rural areas. -
Phar lap wins the Melbourne Cup
Phar Lap, Australia’s horse wins the Melbourne cup late in the year of the 1930s. This was the begining of Phar Laps stint as Australias Greatest horse -
Darwin is bombed by the Japanese
Darwin was bombed on the 19th of February 1942. This was the first time Australia experienced war on home soil. -
Discovery of largest Iron Ore deposit
In 1952, A mining engineer in WA discovers the largest deposit of iron ore. This was just the beginings for Australias large mining industry -
The Reserve bank of Australia is founded
On the 14th of January 1960, the reserve bank of Australia was established with the task of managing the economics of Australia. It still continues to this day -
The Aboriginal flag is designed
In 1971, the aboriginal flag is designed and is put into action later that year. This flag is now a nationaly recognised flag that is traditionaly flown with the Australian Flag -
The Ash Wednesday Fires
In 1983, following years of drought Australia experiences the worst fire days of the countries history. It destroyed large parts of the land and left many people homeless -
A referendum to change Australia into a republic fails
In 1999, Australia’s first referendum to change Australia into a republic fails which allowed Australia to remain within the commonwealth