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Defining Moments in Australian History: The ‘Rum Hospital’ opens
1816: Australia’s first public hospital is established in Sydney.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: Brisbane founded
1825: Brisbane begins as the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: First Anzac Day
25 April 1915: On the first anniversary of Australian troops landing at Gallipoli in Turkey, Anzac Day was observed around Australia and wherever Australian soldiers were posted.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: Smallpox breaks out
April 1789: A major smallpox epidemic breaks out.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: The Federation drought
1895–1903: Australia’s worst drought since European settlement.
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The battle of Goimbla Homestead: Bushrangers vs landholders
On the night of 19 November 1863, three bushrangers – Ben Hall, John Gilbert and John O’Meally – approached Goimbla Homestead, near Eugowra in central western New South Wales.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: The nation finally has its own flag
1954: The Flags Act 1953 becomes law, defining the official Australian flag.
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Beatlemania: The enduring legacy of the Beatles’ tour of Australia, 60 years on
The Beatles began their first and only tour of Australia 60 years ago this week. It remains a landmark event in our social and cultural history.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: Age pension introduced
1908: Legislation pledges financial support for elderly or infirm Australians.
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On This Day: Aboriginal flag first flown
A potent symbol of Aboriginal Australia recognised the world-over, this flag first ruffled in the wind in Adelaide in 1971.