Interesting Australian History…
In 1838, Australia has declared illegal to swim at public beaches during the day that was enforced until 1902.
Australia was the second country to give women the vote.
In 1932, Francis De Groot, a retired cavalry officer selected himself as part of the honor guard of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. When the ribbon was been cut, he galloped forward on his horse and slashed the ribbon with his sword, declaring the bridge open in the name of 'the decent citizens of New South Wales'.
In 1954, Bob Hawke was immortalized by the Guinness Book of Records for sculling 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. Bob later became the Prime Minister of Australia.
Sir John Robertson drank a pint of rum every morning for 35 years and has said 'none of the men who have left footprints in this country have been cold water men.'
Australia was the 3rd country that launches a satellite into orbit after America and Russia.It was for the British, using a 'Blue Streak' rocket
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