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Women vote for Parliament for the first time and three stand for election.
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The world's first full-length feature film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, is screened in Melbourne
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Edith Cowan is the first woman elected to any Australian Parliament (Legislative Assembly of Western Australia).
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Parliament House, Canberra, is opened.
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Australia's manufacturing sector reaches nearly 30 per cent of GDP and our first mass-produced car is released by General Motors - Holden.
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The Korean War begins, lasting until 1953.
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A $50 decimal currency note is issued.
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The Bankcard (credit card) system is introduced.
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Sydney hosts the Olympic Games.
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A special Federation $5 polymer note is issued from 1 January 2001.