1967

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    1967

  • Last person executed in Australia

    Ronald Ryan is the last person hanged in Australia.

  • 1967 Referendum

    Referendum to include Aboriginal People in census is passed with a large amount of support.

  • 5 Dollar Note Begins Circulation

    5 Dollar Note Begins Circulation
    The Australian Five dollar note starts circulating.

  • Colour Television First Broadcast in Australia

    Colour Television First Broadcast in Australia
    Colour television is broadcast on ATV0 (Channel Ten Melbourne). It shows a race.

  • Postcodes Introduced

    Postcodes Introduced
    The postcode system is introduced in Australia.

  • Harold Holt Disappears

    Harold Holt Disappears
    Australian Prime Minister of the time Harold Holt disappears swimming at a beach out of Melbourne. He is never found and presumed dead.