1972 2 - On This Day In Australia.

6th of October

The High Court of Australia sat for the first time on the 6th of October 1903. Born on this day: Richie Benaud in 1930. Passing today: Johnny O’Keefe in 1978.

2nd of October

Hoodoo Gurus singer and guitarist, Dave Faulkner, was born on the 2nd of October 1957 in Perth, Western Australia. Also born today: Tom Moody, Henry Szeps…

9th of June

Six children and one adult were killed in a tragic fire in the ghost train at Sydney’s Luna Park on the 9th of June 1979. Born today: Andrew Symonds, Boyd Cordner…

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…