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On this day in history: Australia’s first would-be assassin executed
Australia’s shame after an attempted royal assassination divided the colonies and brought prejudice to the Irish.
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On this day: Amy Johnson breaks record
On 24 May 1930 Amy Johnson became the first aviatrix to conquer the London to Darwin solo flight.
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On this day: Mabo sets native title precedent
On 3 June 1992, the High Court handed down the historic Mabo decision on native title.
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On this day: Don Bradman smashes record
Bradman still holds the batting record he broke 82 years ago today in the Ashes known as Bradman vs. England.
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On this day: Perth was founded
Perth was founded by the British, in order to stake claims on Australia’s west coast.
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On this day: Batman treaty annulled
Creating 177 years of controversy, Batman’s treaty to buy Melbourne’s land from Aboriginal people was repealed.
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On this day: The Flying Doctor Service is born
Australia’s iconic aerial medical service took its first flight on 17 May 1928.
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On this day: Overland Telegraph constructed
Covering the width of the continent, the Australian Overland Telegraph Line secured us a direct link to the rest of the world.
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On this day: Australia wins the America’s Cup
Australia’s win in the America’s Cup 28 years ago was a victory like no other before or since.
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On this day: Crocodile Dundee screens overseas
From the film’s first US appearance Crocodile Dundee would create an internationally recognisable icon.