Main events of Australia - 1966

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    1966

  • Sir Robert Menzies resigns

    Sir Robert Menzies resigns

    Sir Robert Menzies, the Prime Minister of Australia at that time, resigned. Harold Holt succeeded him.
  • Australia changes to decimal currency

    Australia changes to decimal currency

  • Sydney Opera House stops being built

    Sydney Opera House stops being built

    Joern Utzon quits the construction of Sydney Opera House
  • First Australian conscripts fly out for Vietnam

    First Australian conscripts fly out for Vietnam

  • Aborigines on Wave Hill go on strike

    Aborigines on Wave Hill go on strike

    200 Aborigines employed on the Wave Hill cattle station go on strike claiming a wage of $50 a week