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Important Events in Australian History - Statistics
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- The average score is 9 of 14
Answer Stats
| Year | Hint | Answer | % Correct |
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| 1901 | When all of the colonies came together to form one nation. | Federation | 84%
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| 1778 | When 11 ships came to Australia from Britain, eventually establishing the colony of New South Wales. | First Fleet | 82%
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| c. 1909-1969 | Many indigenous children are unfairly taken away from their families to be brought up with white families. | Stolen Generation | 82%
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| 1854 | The revolt of miners against the authorities from the town of Ballarat in Victoria. | Eureka Stockade | 77%
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| 1829 | This WA city, on the Swan River, is founded. | Perth | 73%
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| 1996 | 35 people killed and 23 injured in a massacre at this popular historic tourist attraction. | Port Arthur | 69%
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| 1973 | This monumental building, designed by Jorn Utzon, was formally opened. | Sydney Opera House | 67%
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| 2008 | This Prime Minister apologises to the Aboriginal people for the wrongdoings during the answer to Q5. | Kevin Rudd | 66%
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| 2009 | Bushfires that killed 173 people in Victoria. | Black Saturday | 65%
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| 1974 | Natural disaster that devastated Darwin. | Cyclone Tracy | 62%
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| 1942 | First major attack by a foreign power on Australian soil. | Darwin Bombing | 59%
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| 1989 | A 5.6 earthquake hits this NSW city, killing 13 people. | Newcastle | 58%
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| 1977-1979 | This cricket tournament spearheaded by Kerry Packer revolutionises the sport. | World Series Cricket | 38%
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| 1993 | Paul Keating's speech in this suburb of Sydney marks a significant moment in Aboriginal history. | Redfern | 36%
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