Australian History

[greencheeks77]

She was a head turner wasn't she

a little in the dark as to whether that's the right answer or not ..... I'll take it that is is and give yas an easy one .....

This is not the only time they've tried - and in 1933, 68% of the states population wanted this. But because the British Parliament couldn't make up their mind, it never happened! What state was it and what did they want?

You are correct rotor and its your turn I am thinking...

 

[goldtruck59]

WA secession referendum was voted for but ruled invalid by the poms

GT

 

[reefer]

aaaah damn!...i knew that

 

[rotor]

Good one GT - over to you .....

 

[goldtruck59]

Thanks Rotor
Ill come back soon with a question

GT

 

[goldtruck59]

A serious incident on the goldfields of Bendigo in the late 1850's nearly caused the Chinese to be expelled from Australia such was the outrage.
What happened?

GT

 

[reefer]

a revolt against the presence of chinese miners july 1854

 

[goldtruck59]

Sorry Reefer, no mate. It was the Chinese that were the aggressors in this one.

GT

 

[goldtruck59]

This event took place in Ironbark.

GT

 

[DrDuck]

Was it the attempted murder of a Mr M'Elligot, who was a loan shark who lent money to Chinese puddlers for exorbitant interest rates, holding as security their horses, mills and plant?

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154827295?searchTerm=ironbark chinese&searchLimits=

 

[goldtruck59]

Hey Doc

Technically you are wrong Doc but I will hand over.
Tom M'Elligot was murdered and his wife who was also attacked, made a get away.

GT

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87989650?searchTerm=ironbark chinese M'Elligot&searchLimits=

 

[goldtruck59]

Its been a week now so I will post another question to keep the topic rolling

Who am I

I am a legend in my chosen sport but sadly passed away from a disease most men don't give enough credit to.

GT

 

[DrDuck]

Sorry GT,

I went out prospecting for four days very early the day after posting my answer, and forgot all about it!

 

[goldtruck59]

No probs Doc. Did you find anything?

Another clue

I was a footy player

GT

 

[rotor]

Sorry GT,

I went out prospecting for four days very early the day after posting my answer, and forgot all about it!

that would'ave been a nice change from a day at the office

 

[rotor]

mmmm afl or nrl - Jimmy Stynes died from malanoma?

 

[goldtruck59]

Real footy mate and the man I am after is or was the greatest of them all.IMHO

GT

 

[Dave law]

Would that be Johnny Warren

 

[goldtruck59]

Hey Dave Law

Sorry mate I said real football !!! LOL This chap was the king of the VFL as it was known at the time.

GT

 

[reefer]

AAAH!Ron Barrassi ...maybe yeah! eh...eh.