1950's By iduon2 Jul 26, 1950 All Australian troops are sent to the Korean War to assist South Korea Jan 1, 1951 50th Anniversary of Australia Federation is celebrated Jan 1, 1951 All 18 yr olds are forced to join the military Mar 1, 1951 The bank of Australia merges with the Union Bank of Australia to form the ANZ Bank. Apr 28, 1951 A federal election is held. The Liberal government of Robert Menzies retains power. Jun 8, 1951 The first lessons of the School of the Air are broadcast from the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Adelaide Sep 1, 1951 The Anzus Treaty, between Australia, New Zealand and the United States, is signed. Jan 20, 1952 The first express trains run between Melbourne and Adelaide, following the completion of a railway between the two cities. Feb 6, 1952 George the VI has died Sep 1, 1952 Quantas Airlines commences the first air service between Australia and South Africa Oct 3, 1952 The first British nuclear test in Australia Jul 13, 1953 Queen was officaly coronated at the age of 25 Feb 3, 1954 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visits Australia Feb 13, 1954 cyclone hits the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales, killing 26 Nov 23, 1955 The Cocos Islands come under Australian control. Jul 9, 1956 The first station of the Australia Broadcasting Commision is launched Jul 13, 1956 The Murray river floods making it the biggest flood in recorded history Jul 13, 1956 T.V is introduced into Australia Nov 22, 1956 Melbourne Olymics Jan 19, 1957 The last edition of the Argus newspaper is printed Jan 14, 1958 Qantas Airways introduces a round-the-world air service from Australia to London Apr 3, 1958 A cyclone destroys most of the town of Bowen in Queensland. Jul 19, 1958 The last tram service runs in Perth Sep 30, 1958 The ANZAC Day Act 1958 receives Royal Assent, making ANZAC Day (25 April) a national public holiday in Australia. Jan 1, 1959 population reaching 10 000 000 Feb 13, 1959 Major Floods in Queensland Mar 13, 1959 formal construction of the Sydney Opera House began
