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1. Between which two cities did Ansett Airlines first fly?

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Ansett Airlines first flew between Melbourne and Hamilton, Victoria. This is evident from the given answer option.

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Explore Australian history through this engaging quiz! Discover significant events, key historical figures, and cultural milestones from the 1920s to the 1940s. Test your knowledge on Australia's past... see moreand its impact on the present. see less

2. What happened to the Australian warship, H.M.A.S. Australia in 1924?

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The correct answer is "It Sank." This suggests that the Australian warship, H.M.A.S. Australia, experienced a sinking incident in 1924.

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3. Which 1940's radio show began with: "Ay Dad! Where are ya dad?" and "'Ere I am, young 'arry"?

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4. Where did Parer and McIntosh fly their single-engined aircraft from January to August, 1920?

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Parer and McIntosh flew their single-engined aircraft from Britain to Australia.

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5. What did John Campbell Miles discover in 1923 in Australia?

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In 1923, John Campbell Miles discovered silver and lead deposits at Mt. Isa in Australia.

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6. Where in Australia is Mt. Stromlo Observatory, opened in 1924, situated?

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Mt. Stromlo Observatory, opened in 1924, is situated near Canberra in Australia.

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7. When was compulsory voting in elections introduced in Australia?

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Compulsory voting in elections was introduced in Australia in 1924. This means that all eligible citizens are required by law to vote in federal elections. This measure was implemented to encourage participation and ensure that citizens have a voice in the democratic process. It helps to maintain high voter turnout and promotes a sense of civic duty among the population.

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8. When The Victorian Socialist Party and The Australian Socialist Party merged in 1920, what name did they choose for the new political group?

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The correct answer is The Communist Party Of Australia. After the merger of The Victorian Socialist Party and The Australian Socialist Party in 1920, they chose to name the new political group The Communist Party Of Australia.

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9. In what year did sovereign gold coins worth 21 shillings cease to be minted in Australia?

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In 1931, sovereign gold coins worth 21 shillings ceased to be minted in Australia. This means that after this year, the production of these coins was discontinued.

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10. What was the name of the Melbourne evening newspaper which first appeared in October 1933 and closed in 1936?

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The correct answer is The Star. The Star was a Melbourne evening newspaper that was first published in October 1933 and ceased publication in 1936.

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11. Which airline owned the aircraft that crashed into Mt Dandenong, Victoria in 1938?

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Australian National Airways is the correct answer because it was the airline that owned the aircraft that crashed into Mt Dandenong, Victoria in 1938.

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12. Production of which metal was begun at Newcastle, N.S.W., on April 4, 1921?

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The production of Galvanized Steel Sheets began at Newcastle, N.S.W., on April 4, 1921.

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13. What radio station was the first to broadcast in Australia?

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2SB was the first radio station to broadcast in Australia.

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14. Who officially opened Parliament House, Canberra, in 1927?

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The Duke of York officially opened Parliament House, Canberra, in 1927.

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15. In what year were traffic lights first installed in Melbourne?

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In 1928, traffic lights were first installed in Melbourne. This means that before this year, there were no traffic lights in the city.

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16. What team of cricketers visited Australia for the first time in 1930?

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In 1930, the West Indies Team visited Australia for the first time. This team of cricketers from the West Indies made their debut in Australian cricket and marked the beginning of a long-standing cricketing rivalry between the two nations.

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17. What was the name of the first commercially-successful Australian-produced talkie film?

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18. Who was the last Australian Administrator of Papua and New Guinea?

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Leslie Johnson was the last Australian Administrator of Papua and New Guinea.

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19. What was the date of the first air crossing of the Tasman Sea?

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On 10-Sep-28, the first air crossing of the Tasman Sea took place.

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20. Where in Australia was the first Allied shot during World War II fired?

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During World War II, the first Allied shot in Australia was fired at Point Nepean, Victoria. This location was strategically significant as it guarded the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, making it an ideal spot for defense. The shot fired at Point Nepean marked the beginning of Australia's involvement in the war and demonstrated the country's commitment to protecting its shores.

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Between which two cities did Ansett Airlines first fly?
What happened to the Australian warship, H.M.A.S. Australia in 1924?
Which 1940's radio show began with: "Ay Dad! Where are ya dad?" and...
Where did Parer and McIntosh fly their single-engined aircraft from...
What did John Campbell Miles discover in 1923 in Australia?
Where in Australia is Mt. Stromlo Observatory, opened in 1924,...
When was compulsory voting in elections introduced in Australia?
When The Victorian Socialist Party and The Australian Socialist Party...
In what year did sovereign gold coins worth 21 shillings cease to be...
What was the name of the Melbourne evening newspaper which first...
Which airline owned the aircraft that crashed into Mt Dandenong,...
Production of which metal was begun at Newcastle, N.S.W., on April 4,...
What radio station was the first to broadcast in Australia?
Who officially opened Parliament House, Canberra, in 1927?
In what year were traffic lights first installed in Melbourne?
What team of cricketers visited Australia for the first time in 1930?
What was the name of the first commercially-successful...
Who was the last Australian Administrator of Papua and New Guinea?
What was the date of the first air crossing of the Tasman Sea?
Where in Australia was the first Allied shot during World War II...
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