12th of July

1866 Paddle Steamer SS Cawarra was swamped by large waves trying to enter Newcastle Harbour and sank on the 12th of July 1866. Only one person survived and 60 were drowned. 1948 Musician Matt Taylor was born on the 12th of July 1948 in Brisbane, Qld. Taylor is most noted for fronting legendary Australian blues…

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14th of June

14th of June

Skyhooks played at Bundaberg Civic Centre, Bundaberg on the 14th of June 1977. Born today: Grant Kenny, Ross Higgins, Alan Davidson…

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4th of June

4th of June

Born on the 4th of June: Mick Doohan, Kasey Chambers, “Baby” John Burgess, Robie Porter. Passing on this day: Doc Neeson, Allen Fryer…

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2nd of June

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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31st of May

31st of May

Blaxland, Lawson, and Wentworth mark a route across the Blue Mountains on the 31st of May 1813. Born today: Tommy Emmanuel, Todd McKenney, Mark Lizotte…

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