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  1. 1Grace Bussell Shipwreck Rescue - (1/12-1)
  2. 2Sir Douglas Mawson Leaves for the Antarctic - (2/12-1)
  3. 3Whitlam Wins Election – (2/12-2)
  4. 4Eureka Stockade Rebellion Final Act - (3/12-1)
  5. 5Bradman Scores 100 Centuries – (4/12-1)
  6. 6First Labor Party in Power – (5/12-1)
  7. 7Flinders Explores Australia – (6/12-1)
  8. 8Australian Swimmers Win Eight Gold Medals in Melbourne – (7/12-1)
  9. 9Queen St., Melbourne, Massacre - (8/12-1)
  10. 10Ted Matthews, Last Australian Gallipoli ANZAC, Dies – (9/12-1)
  11. 11Kelly Gang Robs Euroa Bank – (10/12-1)
  12. 12Miners Revolt against Chinese Workers – (10/12-2)
  13. 13Governor Phillip Leaves Sydney for England – (11/12-1)
  14. 14Creswick Mine Tragedy - (11/12-2)
  15. 15Sir Donald Bradman Retires – (12/12-1)
  16. 16Malcolm Fraser Becomes 22nd Prime Minister – (13/12-1)
  17. 17Sophie Monk, Singer and Actor, Born – (14/12-1)
  18. 18Brett Whiteley Wins Three Art Prizes - (15/12-1)
  19. 19Vida Goldstein, First Australian Woman to Stand for Parliament – (16/12-1)
  20. 20John Gorton and the Vietnam War - (16/12-2)
  21. 21Harold Holt Missing - (17/12-1)
  22. 22Right to Vote in South Australia – (18/12-1)
  23. 23Deakin Wins 1903 Election – (18/12-2)
  24. 24Rachel Griffiths, Australian Actor, Born - (18/12-3)
  25. 25The Day Before the Gallipoli Evacuation – (19/12-1)
  26. 26End of Gallipoli Campaign – (20/12-1)
  27. 27Native Title Act Passed - (21/12-1)
  28. 28Lord Kitchener Arrives in Australia – (21/12-2)
  29. 29Joseph Lyons Becomes Prime Minister – (22/12-1)
  30. 30Jennifer Hawkins, Miss Universe, Born – (22/12-2)
  31. 31Australian Troops in Egypt for WW I – (23/12-1)
  32. 32Sir Jack Brabham Wins First World Championship – (24/12-1)
  33. 33Cyclone Tracy Hits Darwin – (25/12-1)
  34. 34Kelly Gang Film Released – (26/12-1)
  35. 35Les Darcy Middleweight Champion – (27/12-1)
  36. 36Newcastle Earthquake - (28/12-1)
  37. 37Patrick Rafter, Tennis Champion, Born - (28/12-2)
  38. 38Unusual Cricket Test – (29/12-1)
  39. 39First Federal Ministry Announced – (30/12-1)
  40. 40Ruth Park, Novelist, Publishes Sydney Slum Book – (31/12-1)

A Deakin

On 18 December, 1903, Alfred Deakin is confirmed as ongoing Prime Minister in federal elections (18/12-2).

Credit: National Archives of Australia, Image no.: A5954, 1299/2 PHOTO PL765/1.

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This title lists many of the major events affecting Australia and Australians for the month of December. 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.

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Sir Douglas Mawson - (2/12-1)

Whitlam Wins Election – (2/12-2)

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