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Australia in 1972

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Australian History : Australia in 1972

Introduction:
"This is the third in my series of quizzes based on events that happened in Australia during the 1970s. See how much you know, or can remember, from the year 1972. "


1. While Australia's population steadily increased to well over the 13 million mark, 1972 saw a young athlete named as Australian of the Year. Who was it?
    Mark Ella
    Robert de Castella
    Evonne Goolagong
    Shane Gould


2. 1972 was the year that "Australian television lost its virginity". How?
    Graham Kennedy's 'crow call'
    It is the first time a bed was shown on Australian screens
    "The Box" premieres
    "Number 96" premieres


3. A long running television music show came to an end in 1972. Can you name it?
    Kommotion
    Uptight
    Bandstand
    GTK


4. Which measuring system did Australia convert to in 1972?
    British to European clothing and footware sizes
    Binary system
    Imperial to metric
    Pounds, shillings and pence to a decimal currency


5. A major engineering project was completed in 1972. Can you name it?
    Harbour Bridge
    Warragamba Dam
    Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
    Opera House


6. 1972 saw the premiere of which controversial rock musical stage show?
    Jesus Christ Superstar
    Godspell
    Hair
    Pippin


7. In 1972, which 'dinky-di' film was released, starring Barry Crocker?
    Alvin Purple
    The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
    They're a Weird Mob
    The Sentimental Bloke


8. Who became Australia's Prime Minister at the end of 1972?
    Billy Snedden
    Bill Hayden
    Malcolm Fraser
    Gough Whitlam


9. Can you remember the slogan to that highly successful Labor Party election campaign in 1972?
    "Shame Fraser, Shame"
    "Maintain Your Rage"
    "All The Way With LBJ"
    "It's Time"


10. What was the #1 song in Australia for 1972?
    "Puppy Love" by Donny Osmond
    "Without You" by Nilsson
    "Cherish" by David Cassidy
    "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack


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