Australia Trivia Question - 2

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Explore Australian culture and history through 'Australia Trivia Question - 2'. This quiz assesses knowledge on various topics including notable figures, historical events, and geographical insights, enhancing understanding of Australia's rich heritage.

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  • 2. 

    On which Australian cattle station did around-the-world balloonist Steve Fossett land?

    • Durham Downs

    • Fort Grey

    • Nockatunga

    • Orientos

    Correct Answer
    A. Durham Downs
  • 3. 

    What part of Australia is closest to Indonesia?

    • Coburg Penninsula

    • Christmas Island

    • Ashmore Reef

    • Torres Strait Islands

    Correct Answer
    A. Torres Strait Islands
  • 4. 

    Surveyor Generals Corner is at the junction of South Australia, Western Australia and what?

    • New South Wales

    • Queensland

    • Northern Territory

    • Victoria

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern Territory
  • 5. 

    What town is on the Kimberley coast in Australia?

    • Broken Hill

    • Launceston

    • Broome

    • Goolwa

    Correct Answer
    A. Broome
  • 6. 

    What Australian mining town grew 7 miles from a gold strike because a beer truck broke down there?

    • Mount Morgan

    • Townsville

    • Ballarat

    • Tennant Creek

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennant Creek
  • 7. 

    Yabba was a famous eccentric spectator at which Australian sporting venue?

    • Subiaco Oval

    • The Sydney Cricket Ground

    • The Gabba In Brisbane

    • Melbourne Cricket Ground

    Correct Answer
    A. The Sydney Cricket Ground
  • 8. 

    Which Australian explorer solved the Riddle of the Rivers?

    • Ludwig Leichardt

    • John Macdowell Stuart

    • Charles Sturt

    • John Eyre

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles Sturt
  • 9. 

    In which state of Australia would you find Tootgarook?

    • Victoria

    • Western Australia

    • Tasmania

    • Queensland

    Correct Answer
    A. Victoria
  • 10. 

    By what former name was Melbourne, Australia radio station 3MMM known?

    • 3db

    • Eon-Fm

    • 3lo

    • Kz Gold

    Correct Answer
    A. Eon-Fm
  • 11. 

    Where did Fitzroy play their home games during their final Australian Football League season?

    • Western Oval

    • Whitten Oval

    • Optus Oval

    • Princess Park

    Correct Answer
    A. Western Oval
  • 12. 

    In which Australian state is the town of Moama?

    • New South Wales

    • Tasmania

    • Victoria

    • Western Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. New South Wales
  • 13. 

    Marcus Einfeld, a former Superior court judge was sentenced in 2009 to how many years?

    • 5 Years

    • 1 Year

    • 6 Months

    • 3 Years

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 Years
  • 14. 

    What approximate total distance is covered in the Classic Adelaide rally?

    • 1000 Kilometres

    • 10,000 Kilometres

    • 100 Kilometres

    • 40 Kilometres

    Correct Answer
    A. 1000 Kilometres
  • 15. 

    Where was Prime Minsiter Kevin Rudd born?

    • Great Keppel Island

    • Clarke Creek, Queensland

    • Laura, Queensland

    • Nambour, Queensland

    Correct Answer
    A. Nambour, Queensland
  • 16. 

    What year was the Australian film "Gallipoli" released?

    • 1994

    • 1988

    • 1981

    • 2001

    Correct Answer
    A. 1981
  • 17. 

    What is the middle name of Albert Facey, author of "A Fortunate Life"?

    • Bowen

    • Peter

    • Barnett

    • Barry

    Correct Answer
    A. Barnett
  • 18. 

    Which Australian port has the greatest tidal movement?

    • Darwin

    • Broome

    • Derby

    • Wyndham

    Correct Answer
    A. Derby
  • 19. 

    The last fully nomadic Australian aboriginal was discovered in which decade?

    • 1890's

    • 1970's

    • 1920's

    • 1930's

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970's
  • 20. 

    What Australian's poem starts "Have you seen the bush by moonlight, from the train, go running by"?

    • Henry Lawson

    • Adam Lindsay Gordon

    • Banjo Patterson

    • Bruce Dawe

    Correct Answer
    A. Henry Lawson
  • 21. 

    Which Australian became world darts champion in 2002?

    • Dexter Daniels

    • Dennis O'Connor

    • Tony David

    • Roy Callaghan

    Correct Answer
    A. Tony David
  • 22. 

    On which Australian island would you find the settlements of Angurugu Umbakumba and Alyangula?

    • Thursday Island

    • Melville Island

    • Groote Eylandt

    • Kangaroo Island

    Correct Answer
    A. Groote Eylandt
  • 23. 

    "When The Rain Tumbles Down In July" was the first successful hit for what Australian artist?

    • Johnny O'keefe

    • Slim Dusty

    • John Williamson

    • The Bee Gees

    Correct Answer
    A. Slim Dusty
  • 24. 

    In what year did the Victorian Football League change its name to the Australian Football League?

    • 1988

    • 1987

    • 1990

    • 1992

    Correct Answer
    A. 1990
  • 25. 

    When did the Miss Universe Australia beauty pagent start?

    • 1980

    • 1985

    • 1945

    • 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004
  • 26. 

    What is the motto of The Australian National University?

    • Nature Drives Learning

    • Leaders Learn About Nature

    • Learning Is Fun For All

    • First, To Learn The Nature Of Things

    Correct Answer
    A. First, To Learn The Nature Of Things
  • 27. 

    What escaped convict lived for over 30 years among Aboriginal families in 18-19th century Australia?

    • Smith

    • MacDonnell

    • Buckley

    • MacDonald

    Correct Answer
    A. Buckley

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