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    Why is James Busby famous?

    • First Australian To Try To Teach New Zealanders Cricket
    • First Non-Indigenous Person To Legally Marry An Aboriginal
    • The Founding Father Of The New South Wales Wine Industry
    • Introduced Mixomatosis Into Australia In The 1950's
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  • 2. 

    In which Australian state or territory is Lake Disappointment?

    • Queensland

    • Western Australia

    • Northern Territory

    • South Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. Western Australia
    Explanation
    Lake Disappointment is located in Western Australia. This can be inferred from the name of the lake itself, as it suggests a sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction. The lake is a salt lake that is often dry and barren, which could be a reason for its name. Additionally, Western Australia is known for its vast and remote landscapes, making it a likely location for such a lake.

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  • 3. 

    What was on the cover of the first issue of "Good Weekend", the free magazine with "The Sydney Morning Herald" on Saturday, 5 October, 1974?

    • A Photograph Of Jill Wran

    • Some Photographs Of Mr. Justice Lonel Murphy

    • A Sketch Of A Long-Suffering Farmer

    • A Caricature Of Lloyd Rees

    Correct Answer
    A. Some Photographs Of Mr. Justice Lonel Murphy
    Explanation
    The first issue of "Good Weekend" featured some photographs of Mr. Justice Lonel Murphy on its cover.

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  • 4. 

    In what year were koalas declared protected animals?

    • 1933

    • 1901

    • 1945

    • 1927

    Correct Answer
    A. 1927
    Explanation
    In 1927, koalas were declared protected animals. This means that measures were put in place to ensure their safety and conservation. It is likely that this decision was made due to the declining population of koalas and the recognition of their importance in the ecosystem. By declaring them protected, it would have been illegal to harm or kill koalas without proper authorization, providing them with a level of legal protection.

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  • 5. 

    Who led a group of World War I veterans back to Galipoli in 1990 to commemorate the battle that had taken place there 75 years before?

    • Sergeant Jack Stoney

    • Brigadier R.W. Caspar

    • Bob Hawke

    • Paul Keating

    Correct Answer
    A. Bob Hawke
    Explanation
    Bob Hawke led a group of World War I veterans back to Galipoli in 1990 to commemorate the battle that had taken place there 75 years before.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these books was not written by Bryce Courtenay?

    • Tandia

    • Trust In Thomas

    • April Fool's Day

    • The Power Of One

    Correct Answer
    A. Trust In Thomas
    Explanation
    Bryce Courtenay did not write the book "Trust In Thomas".

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  • 7. 

    Who was 3DB's resident drive-time DJ during the mid-1960's?

    • Ernie Sigley

    • Barry Ferber

    • Don Lunn

    • Jon Royle

    Correct Answer
    A. Barry Ferber
    Explanation
    Barry Ferber was the resident drive-time DJ for 3DB during the mid-1960s.

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  • 8. 

    Where in Australia is Macquarie Harbour?

    • On The North Coast Of NSW

    • In The Kimberley Area

    • In Western Victoria

    • On The West Coast Of Tasmania

    Correct Answer
    A. On The West Coast Of Tasmania
    Explanation
    Macquarie Harbour is located on the west coast of Tasmania. This is evident from the answer provided, which states that Macquarie Harbour is on the west coast of Tasmania.

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  • 9. 

    Which city or town is furthest south in Australia?

    • Dirranbandi, Q.

    • Bathurst, N.S.W.

    • Perth, W.A.

    • Port Pirie, S.A.

    Correct Answer
    A. Port Pirie, S.A.
    Explanation
    Port Pirie, S.A. is the correct answer because it is located in South Australia, which is the southernmost state in Australia. This means that any city or town in South Australia would be further south than those in other states such as Queensland (where Dirranbandi is located), New South Wales (where Bathurst is located), and Western Australia (where Perth is located). Therefore, Port Pirie is the furthest south city or town in Australia.

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  • 10. 

    What is unusual about the wallaroo, the small rock-dwelling cousin of the kangaroo?

    • It Has Three Upper Incisor Teeth

    • It Has A Dewlap Under Its Chin

    • It Cannot See Well In The Dark

    • Iit Has Virtually No Tail

    Correct Answer
    A. It Has Three Upper Incisor Teeth
    Explanation
    The wallaroo's possession of three upper incisor teeth is unusual because most mammals typically have two or four incisors in their upper jaw. This feature sets the wallaroo apart from its relatives, such as the kangaroo, and makes it distinct in terms of dental structure.

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  • 11. 

    The first koalas were seen in 1798 west of Sydney, but when was the koala given its scientific name, Phascolarctus cinereus?

    • 1855

    • 1803

    • 1816

    • 1912

    Correct Answer
    A. 1816
    Explanation
    The scientific name of the koala, Phascolarctus cinereus, was given to it in 1816. This means that it took around 18 years from the first sighting of koalas in 1798 for scientists to officially classify and name the species.

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  • 12. 

    How many nipples does a platypus have?

    • None

    • Two

    • Four

    • Eight

    Correct Answer
    A. None
    Explanation
    Platypuses are unique mammals that lay eggs and produce milk to feed their young. However, unlike most mammals, they do not have nipples. Instead, female platypuses have mammary glands that secrete milk, which is released through pores in their skin. The milk is then lapped up by the young platypuses, as they do not suckle from nipples. Therefore, the correct answer is "None".

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  • 13. 

    Which Australian novelist born in Dubbo wrote one highly humorous novel, "Here's Luck", in 1930?

    • Leonard Lower

    • Miles Franklin

    • George Johnston

    • Henry Handel Richardson

    Correct Answer
    A. Leonard Lower
  • 14. 

    What was name of the first novel written by an Australian of aboriginal blood to be published in Australia?

    • Wild Cat Falling

    • Down Around Mick's Place

    • Big Time Dreaming

    • Mudgeru

    Correct Answer
    A. Wild Cat Falling
    Explanation
    "Wild Cat Falling" is the correct answer because it is the first novel written by an Australian of aboriginal blood to be published in Australia. The other options, "Down Around Mick's Place," "Big Time Dreaming," and "Mudgeru," are not the correct answers as they do not fit the criteria of being the first novel written by an Australian of aboriginal blood to be published in Australia.

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  • 15. 

    Who was Ward Pally Austin?

    • A 1960's Sydney Radio DJ

    • The Owner Of Blotto's Pie Stall, Open Nightly In Oxford Street ,Sydney

    • A Famous Motorcycle Champion Of The 1950's

    • A Well-Known Lifesaver At Sydney's Maroubra Beach

    Correct Answer
    A. A 1960's Sydney Radio DJ
    Explanation
    Ward Pally Austin was a 1960's Sydney Radio DJ.

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  • 16. 

    Which of these novels was seized in bulk by the newly-formed Federal Australian Customs in 1901?

    • Droll Stories By Honore De Balzac

    • Bombay Ned By E. Lanceforth Worthington

    • My Life And Love With The Natives Of The Marquesas By Hillary R. Stough

    • A Little Light Loving By Jacques Mesurrier

    Correct Answer
    A. Droll Stories By Honore De Balzac
    Explanation
    Droll Stories By Honore De Balzac was seized in bulk by the newly-formed Federal Australian Customs in 1901.

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  • 17. 

    Who became Australia's Prime Minister immediately upon the death of wartime Prime Minister, John Curtin, in 1945?

    • H.V. Evatt

    • Robert Gordon Menzies

    • Frank Forde

    • Ben Chifley

    Correct Answer
    A. Frank Forde
    Explanation
    Frank Forde became Australia's Prime Minister immediately upon the death of wartime Prime Minister, John Curtin, in 1945.

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  • 18. 

    On Melbourne's suburban train system, what station is situated between Bayswater and Ferntree Gully?

    • Heathmont

    • Boronia

    • Laburnum

    • Upwey

    Correct Answer
    A. Boronia
    Explanation
    Boronia is the correct answer because it is the station that is situated between Bayswater and Ferntree Gully on Melbourne's suburban train system.

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  • 19. 

    What sixties Australian rock group had a hit with Fats Domino's "My Girl Josephine"?

    • Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs

    • Col Joye And The Joyboys

    • Max Merritt And The Meteors

    • Normie Rowe And The Playboys

    Correct Answer
    A. Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs
    Explanation
    Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs is the correct answer because they were an Australian rock group in the 1960s and had a hit with Fats Domino's "My Girl Josephine".

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  • 20. 

    When is the peak feeding time for a Koala?

    • Around Noon

    • In The Hours Around Midnight

    • During The 2 Hours After Sunset

    • During The Early Morning Just After Sunrise

    Correct Answer
    A. During The 2 Hours After Sunset
    Explanation
    The peak feeding time for a Koala is during the 2 hours after sunset. This is because Koalas are primarily nocturnal animals and are most active during the night. They sleep for most of the day and wake up in the evening to feed on eucalyptus leaves. The 2 hours after sunset is when they are most active and actively search for food to consume.

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