Timeline of Australian money By wnguyen849 Jan 1, 1903 Women vote for Parliament for the first time and three stand for election. Jan 1, 1906 The world's first full-length feature film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, is screened in Melbourne Jan 1, 1921 Edith Cowan is the first woman elected to any Australian Parliament (Legislative Assembly of Western Australia). Jan 1, 1927 Parliament House, Canberra, is opened. Jan 1, 1948 Australia's manufacturing sector reaches nearly 30 per cent of GDP and our first mass-produced car is released by General Motors - Holden. Jan 1, 1950 The Korean War begins, lasting until 1953. Jan 1, 1973 A $50 decimal currency note is issued. Jan 1, 1974 The Bankcard (credit card) system is introduced. Jan 1, 2000 Sydney hosts the Olympic Games. Jan 1, 2001 A special Federation $5 polymer note is issued from 1 January 2001.