melb exhib buildings.jpg \BThe first Australian Parliament was opened by the Duke of Cornwall and York on 9 May, 1901, in the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne (1955 photo).\b \ICredit: National Archives of Australia, Image no.: A1500, K932.\i \ShPreface This title lists many of the major events affecting Australia and Australians for the month of May. It not only notes major happenings but also provides the stories behind the news. This title is an ongoing work in progress and will continually be updated with new events as they happen. Clicking on any link below will take you to the story of the event for that day. The coding terminology covers the date in May and which story it is for the day. For example, consider the following four stories: \BSir Frank Packer Dies – (1/5-1) \BPotato Farmer Wins Sydney to Melbourne Marathon – (3/5-1) \BOpening of the First Parliament - (9/5-1) \BGladstone, South Australia, Factory Explosion – (9/5-2)\b The (1/5-1) indicates that this happened on 1 May and is the first story for that day. The (3/5-1) indicates that this happened on 3 May and is the first story for that day. The (9/5-1) indicates that this happened on 9 May and is the first story for that day. The (9/5-2) indicates that this happened on 9 May and is the second story for that day. Please click on the link of your choice to view this title. 2008-05-25T20:45:17+10:00 false 141 8 2008-05-31T11:01:29+10:00