A Deakin.jpg \BOn 18 December, 1903, Alfred Deakin is confirmed as ongoing Prime Minister in federal elections (18/12-2).\b \ICredit: National Archives of Australia, Image no.: A5954, 1299/2 PHOTO PL765/1.\i \ShPreface 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. Clicking on any link below will take you to the story of the event for that day. The coding terminology covers the date in December and which story it is for the day. For example, consider the following two stories: \BSir Douglas Mawson - (2/12-1)\b \BWhitlam Wins Election – (2/12-2)\b The (2/12-1) indicates that this happened on 2 December and is the first story for that day. The (2/12-2) indicates that this also happened on 2 December and is the second story for that day. Please click on the link of your choice to view this title. 2008-03-10T15:31:53+11:00 false 30 8 2008-04-23T08:09:02+10:00