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Australia in 1972 Trivia Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mandamoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,585

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

Mark Ella

Shane Gould

Evonne Goolagong

Robert de Castella

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1972 was the year that "Australian television lost its virginity". How? Hint

Graham Kennedy's 'crow call'

"Number 96" premieres

"The Box" premieres

It is the first time a bed was shown on Australian screens

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Question 3 of 10

3. A long running television music show came to an end in 1972. Can you name it? Hint

Uptight

Kommotion

GTK

Bandstand

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which measuring system did Australia officially convert to in 1970? Hint

Binary system

British to European clothing and footware sizes

Pounds, shillings and pence to a decimal currency

Imperial to metric

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Question 5 of 10

5. A major engineering project was completed in 1972. Can you name it? Hint

Warragamba Dam

Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme

Opera House

Harbour Bridge

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1972 saw the premiere of which controversial rock musical stage show? Hint

Hair

Pippin

Godspell

Jesus Christ Superstar

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1972, which 'dinky-di' film was released, starring Barry Crocker? Hint

The Sentimental Bloke

Alvin Purple

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

They're a Weird Mob

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who became Australia's Prime Minister at the end of 1972? Hint

Billy Snedden

Bill Hayden

Malcolm Fraser

Gough Whitlam

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Question 9 of 10

9. Can you remember the slogan to that highly successful Labor Party election campaign in 1972? Hint

"Shame Fraser, Shame"

"Maintain Your Rage"

"All The Way With LBJ"

"It's Time"

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the #1 song in Australia for 1972? Hint

"Cherish" by David Cassidy

"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack

"Without You" by Nilsson

"Puppy Love" by Donny Osmond

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

Answer: Shane Gould

Shane Gould took the honour in 1972. Evonne Goolagong was Australian of the Year in 1971. Rugby player Mark Ella was given the (more recently introduced) Young Australian of the Year award in 1982 and distance runner Robert de Castella in 1983.

2. 1972 was the year that "Australian television lost its virginity". How?

Answer: "Number 96" premieres

1972 was indeed the year that "Number 96" begins its controversial five year run.

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

Answer: Bandstand

Premiering in 1958, (Australian) Bandstand completed its popular run in August, 1972. (Not to be confused with 'American Bandstand', which ran from 1952-1989).

4. Which measuring system did Australia officially convert to in 1970?

Answer: Imperial to metric

1970 saw the change enacted by the Australian Parliament, but the actual conversion to the metric system took several years to implement.

5. A major engineering project was completed in 1972. Can you name it?

Answer: Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme

The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme was finally completed in 1972. It is considered to be one of the most complex integrated water and hydro-electric power schemes in the world.

6. 1972 saw the premiere of which controversial rock musical stage show?

Answer: Jesus Christ Superstar

"Jesus Christ Superstar" began a successful two year run in Australia in 1972.

7. In 1972, which 'dinky-di' film was released, starring Barry Crocker?

Answer: The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

The movie "The Adventures of Barry McKenzie", based on a comic strip written by Barry Humphries, made its cinematic debut in Australia in 1972.

8. Who became Australia's Prime Minister at the end of 1972?

Answer: Gough Whitlam

In December 1972 Edward Gough Whitlam won the federal election.

9. Can you remember the slogan to that highly successful Labor Party election campaign in 1972?

Answer: "It's Time"

"It's Time" was the slogan and theme to Gough Whitlam's election campaign in 1972.

10. What was the #1 song in Australia for 1972?

Answer: "Puppy Love" by Donny Osmond

1972 saw "Puppy Love" as our #1 song for the year.

Source: Author mandamoo

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