Major Australian Events in the 1900's

Major Australian Events in the 1900's

Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Dec 31, 1999

A list of major events in Australia in the 1900's

Federation

Jan 1, 1901

Australia becomes united and all the states become as one and the Constitution doesn’t include WA

ANZACs arrive at Galipolli for WWI

Apr 25, 1915

ANZAC’s arrive at Gallipoli and eventually 7,594 Australians are killed

Construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge begins

Jul 28, 1923

Construction of the Sydney Opera House begins and ten years later it is completed.

Cane Toad introduced

Jun 1, 1935

The Cane Toad is introduced to Queensland in a failed attempt to get rid of the Cane Beetle pest

Don Bradman retires

Aug 18, 1948

Sir Donald Bradman retires, when he was bowled out on a duck, but finished his career with an average of 99.94.

Black and White TV

Sep 16, 1956

Black and white television begins transmission in Australia.

Beatles tour

Jun 24, 1964

The Beatles tour Australia and in Adelaide 300,000 people lined the 15 km route from the airport.

Cyclone Tracey

Dec 24, 1974

Cyclone Tracey hits Darwin on Christmas Eve and 80% of domestic buildings are destroyed

America's Cup won by Australia

Sep 26, 1983

America’s Cup is won by Australia, breaking the USA’s 132 year unbeaten run

Mabo judgement

Jun 3, 1992

The Mabo judgement is ruled in favour of Indigenous Australians and terra nulis is extinguished.