Posts Tagged ‘1968’
12th of October
In what became known as The Walsh Street Police Shootings, 2 Victorian police, Constables Steven Tynan and Damian Eyre were shot dead on the 12th of October 1988. Born on this day: Hugh Jackman…
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31st of July
On the 31st of July 1902, 96 Miners were killed after an explosion in the Mt Kembla coal mine. Born on this day: Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Ian Roberts, Russell Morris…
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10th of June
Australia defeated France 20 – 2 in the final of the Rugby League World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground in front of a crowd of 54,290 on the 10th of June 1968. Born today…
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3rd of June
What became known as the Mabo Native Title Decision was decided upon by the High Court Of Australia on the 3rd of June 1972. Born today Forbes Carlile, Tracy…
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2nd of June
Alfred Deakin was elected as Prime Minister for the third time on the 2nd of June 1909. Mike Ahern, the 32nd Premier of Queensland was born on this day in 1942.
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1st of June
Torpedo from a Japanese mini-sub sank HMAS Kuttabul inside Sydney Harbour on 1st of June 1942. Born today: Colleen McCullough, Jason Donovan, Tyrone Roberts…
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