All About Australia
How Much Do You Really Know About Australia?
- 1.
Which Australian city was originally called Sandhurst?
- A.
Gympie
- B.
Portland
- C.
Bendigo
- D.
Port Melbourne
Correct Answer
C. Bendigo -
- 2.
When was the first race meeting held at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne?
- A.
September 9, 1856
- B.
March 3, 1840
- C.
April 13, 1860
- D.
December 26, 1851
Correct Answer
B. March 3, 1840 -
- 3.
In what year did the University of Adelaide allow female students to attend courses?
- A.
Only After The First World War
- B.
From Its Opening Day In 1876
- C.
The University Of Adelaide Has Always Been A Women's University
- D.
Not Until 1910
Correct Answer
B. From Its Opening Day In 1876 -
- 4.
Who was Australia's first record-holder in the sporting world?
- A.
Sir Don Bradman
- B.
Edward Trickett
- C.
John Landy
- D.
David Nance
Correct Answer
B. Edward Trickett -
- 5.
Why was Thursday Island, situated in the Torres Strait between Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea, more important after 1877?
- A.
The Russians Indicated That They Were Considering Settling There
- B.
Oil Was Discovered Offshore
- C.
It Became A Coaling Station
- D.
It Became The Front Line Of Defense For The Colony Of Queensland
Correct Answer
C. It Became A Coaling Station -
- 6.
Where was the first telephone line established in Australia?
- A.
In Hyde Park, Sydney ,On An Experimental Basis
- B.
In Central Australia Between The Workers Constructing The Overland Telegraph Line
- C.
In Adelaide Between The Town Hall And The Police Headquarters
- D.
Between Elizabeth And Spencer Streets In Melbourne
Correct Answer
D. Between Elizabeth And Spencer Streets In Melbourne -
- 7.
What new form of transport did the Australian citizens of Adelaide get in 1878?
- A.
Cable Trams
- B.
Steam-Driven Trams
- C.
Hansom Cabs
- D.
Horse-Drawn Trams
Correct Answer
D. Horse-Drawn Trams -
- 8.
What caused bare-fist boxing to be outlawed in Australia after 1854?
- A.
An Australian Boxer Died After A Bout
- B.
It Was Considered That Too Many Asians Were Taking Part
- C.
Two Boxers, An American And An Australian, Died After Bout
- D.
It Was Financially Corrupt And Attracted Criminal Elements
Correct Answer
A. An Australian Boxer Died After A Bout -
- 9.
In 1894, pianist and composer, Percy Grainger, gave his first concert -- in which city was the concert given?
- A.
Adelaide
- B.
Melbourne
- C.
Stawell
- D.
Junee
Correct Answer
B. Melbourne -
- 10.
Who was Nicky (Clifford Nicholls Whitta)?
- A.
Ron Blaskett's Doll
- B.
A Juggler Who Performed At The Tivoli
- C.
Melbourne Radio Star
- D.
Australian TV's Game Show Host
Correct Answer
C. Melbourne Radio Star -
- 11.
When did South Australia adopt a standard time that was nine hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time?
- A.
1901
- B.
1897
- C.
1895
- D.
1899
Correct Answer
C. 1895 -
- 12.
What did American Carl Hertz introduce to Australia in 1896?
- A.
Hypnotism
- B.
Motion Pictures
- C.
X-Rays
- D.
A Steam-Driven Automobile
Correct Answer
B. Motion Pictures -
- 13.
Who built Australia's first internal combustion engine automobile?
- A.
John Baker
- B.
Harley Tarrant
- C.
Henry Austin
- D.
Charles Holden
Correct Answer
C. Henry Austin -
- 14.
How many designs were submitted for the 1901 competition to choose an Australian flag?
- A.
30,000
- B.
12,600
- C.
21,340
- D.
100
Correct Answer
A. 30,000 -
- 15.
How long did the first Federal Australian Labor Party government last in 1904?
- A.
13 Months And 15 Days
- B.
355 Days
- C.
76 Days
- D.
2 Years And 23 Days
Correct Answer
C. 76 Days -
- 16.
From December 1905 until the early 70's, Australia used a dictation test to restrict immigration, applied in what language?
- A.
In Any European Language
- B.
In Any Language
- C.
Only In English
- D.
In English, French, Spanish Or German
Correct Answer
B. In Any Language -
- 17.
What amazing thing did Lieutenants Petrie and Hanson do at Point Cook, Victoria, on 1 March, 1914?
- A.
They Traveled 67 Meters In A Box Kite
- B.
They Traveled 300 Meters In A Box Kite
- C.
They Managed To Get The Box Kite Off The Ground
- D.
They Traveled 1003 Meters In A Box Kite
Correct Answer
B. They Traveled 300 Meters In A Box Kite -
- 18.
Why was there widespread rioting, vandalism, and looting in Melbourne Australia on November 1, 1922?
- A.
American Sailors From The U.S. Codfish Came Ashore For Recreational Leave
- B.
Supporters And Opponents Of Compulsory Military Service Fought In The Streets
- C.
The Police Were On Strike
- D.
Supporters Of Two Australian Rules Football Teams Clashed After The Game
Correct Answer
C. The Police Were On Strike -
- 19.
In 1925, when two men were the first to drive completely around Australia in a car, what make of car did they use?
- A.
Citroen
- B.
Humber 6
- C.
Singer
- D.
Ford Model T
Correct Answer
A. Citroen -
- 20.
In which year was the first "Miss Australia" contest held?
- A.
1925
- B.
1920
- C.
1930
- D.
1935
Correct Answer
A. 1925 -
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