All About Australia

1. Who was Australia's first record-holder in the sporting world?

Edward Trickett

John Landy

David Nance

Sir Don Bradman

2. What did American Carl Hertz introduce to Australia in 1896?

Motion Pictures

X-Rays

A Steam-Driven Automobile

Hypnotism

3. Who built Australia's first internal combustion engine automobile?

Harley Tarrant

Henry Austin

Charles Holden

John Baker

4. When was the first race meeting held at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne?

March 3, 1840

April 13, 1860

December 26, 1851

September 9, 1856

5. In what year did the University of Adelaide allow female students to attend courses?

From Its Opening Day In 1876

The University Of Adelaide Has Always Been A Women's University

Not Until 1910

Only After The First World War

6. Why was Thursday Island, situated in the Torres Strait between Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea, more important after 1877?

Oil Was Discovered Offshore

It Became A Coaling Station

It Became The Front Line Of Defense For The Colony Of Queensland

The Russians Indicated That They Were Considering Settling There

7. In 1894, pianist and composer, Percy Grainger, gave his first concert -- in which city was the concert given?

Melbourne

Stawell

Junee

Adelaide

8. Who was Nicky (Clifford Nicholls Whitta)?

A Juggler Who Performed At The Tivoli

Melbourne Radio Star

Australian TV's Game Show Host

Ron Blaskett's Doll

9. When did South Australia adopt a standard time that was nine hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time?

1897

1895

1899

1901

10. In which year was the first "Miss Australia" contest held?

1920

1930

1935

1925

11. From December 1905 until the early 70's, Australia used a dictation test to restrict immigration, applied in what language?

In Any Language

Only In English

In English, French, Spanish Or German

In Any European Language

12. What amazing thing did Lieutenants Petrie and Hanson do at Point Cook, Victoria, on 1 March, 1914?

They Traveled 300 Meters In A Box Kite

They Managed To Get The Box Kite Off The Ground

They Traveled 1003 Meters In A Box Kite

They Traveled 67 Meters In A Box Kite

13. Why was there widespread rioting, vandalism, and looting in Melbourne Australia on November 1, 1922?

Supporters And Opponents Of Compulsory Military Service Fought In The Streets

The Police Were On Strike

Supporters Of Two Australian Rules Football Teams Clashed After The Game

American Sailors From The U.S. Codfish Came Ashore For Recreational Leave

14. In 1925, when two men were the first to drive completely around Australia in a car, what make of car did they use?

Humber 6

Singer

Ford Model T

Citroen

15. Where was the first telephone line established in Australia?

In Central Australia Between The Workers Constructing The Overland Telegraph Line

In Adelaide Between The Town Hall And The Police Headquarters

Between Elizabeth And Spencer Streets In Melbourne

In Hyde Park, Sydney ,On An Experimental Basis

16. What new form of transport did the Australian citizens of Adelaide get in 1878?

Steam-Driven Trams

Hansom Cabs

Horse-Drawn Trams

Cable Trams

17. What caused bare-fist boxing to be outlawed in Australia after 1854?

It Was Considered That Too Many Asians Were Taking Part

Two Boxers, An American And An Australian, Died After Bout

It Was Financially Corrupt And Attracted Criminal Elements

An Australian Boxer Died After A Bout

18. How long did the first Federal Australian Labor Party government last in 1904?

355 Days

76 Days

2 Years And 23 Days

13 Months And 15 Days

19. Which Australian city was originally called Sandhurst?

Portland

Bendigo

Port Melbourne

Gympie

20. How many designs were submitted for the 1901 competition to choose an Australian flag?

12,600

21,340

100

30,000