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Australia in 1971 Trivia Quiz

Here is the second part to my series of quizzes based on events that happened in Australia during the 1970's. See how much you know, or can remember, from the year 1971.

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mandamoo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,576

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
848

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (7/10), ozzz2002 (10/10), leith90 (9/10).

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1. Prime Minister John Gorton was deposed by a party room vote in March of 1971. Who was his successor? Hint

John McEwen

Gough Whitlam

William McMahon

Malcolm Fraser

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2. Can you name the long running childrens' variety television show that premiered in 1971? Hint

Mr Squiggle

Simon Townsend's Wonderworld

Young Talent Time

Teen Scene

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3. Who was Australia's King of Pop for 1971? Hint

Jamie Redfern

Johnny Farnham

Normie Rowe

Daryl Braithwaite

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4. Another long running television variety program made its debut in 1971. Can you name it? Hint

Blankety Blanks

The Mike Walsh Show

Pick-A-Box

Hey Hey It's Saturday

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5. What was introduced in Australia on a trial basis in October, 1971? Hint

Daylight Saving

Curfews for teenagers

Colour television

Ethnic radio

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6. Which natural resource was discovered off Western Australia in 1971? Hint

Oil

Uranium

Coal

Natural gas

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7. In which sport was a shorter version introduced in Australia in 1971? Hint

Tennis

Golf

Cricket

Hockey

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8. Can you name the Australian Of The Year for 1971? Hint

Gerard Kennedy

Clifton Pugh

Evonne Goolagong

David Williamson

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9. 1971 saw the withdrawal of Australian troops from which country? Hint

Falkland Islands

Vietnam

East Timor

Persian Gulf

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10. What was the #1 song in Australia for 1971? Hint

"Knock Three Times" by Dawn

"My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison

"Eagle Rock" by Daddy Cool

"The Pushbike Song" by The Mixtures

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prime Minister John Gorton was deposed by a party room vote in March of 1971. Who was his successor?

Answer: William McMahon

Following a nine day leadership struggle, a vote of no confidence by his party ends in a tie. Gorton, conceding that he had lost the confidence of the party, casts the deciding vote against himself. Therefore, literally 'resigning' from office.

2. Can you name the long running childrens' variety television show that premiered in 1971?

Answer: Young Talent Time

"Young Talent Time" began its 18 year run in April, 1971.

3. Who was Australia's King of Pop for 1971?

Answer: Johnny Farnham

Johnny Farnham held the crown for five consecutive years from 1969. Finally relinquishing the title to Jamie Redfern in 1974.

4. Another long running television variety program made its debut in 1971. Can you name it?

Answer: Hey Hey It's Saturday

"Hey Hey It's Saturday" began life as a Saturday morning cartoon show for kids, in 1971. It ran for 28 years, ending in November 1999.

5. What was introduced in Australia on a trial basis in October, 1971?

Answer: Daylight Saving

Daylight Saving was formally trialled in 1971 and is now observed each year between the months of October and March, with the exception of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.

6. Which natural resource was discovered off Western Australia in 1971?

Answer: Natural gas

In 1971, large natural gas fields were discovered approximately 130 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia.

7. In which sport was a shorter version introduced in Australia in 1971?

Answer: Cricket

The first one-day cricket match was held in Melbourne in 1971.

8. Can you name the Australian Of The Year for 1971?

Answer: Evonne Goolagong

Evonne Goolagong was bestowed that honour in 1971. Clifton Pugh won the Archibald Prize for his portrait of Sir John McEwan, David Williamson's play "Don's Party" made its debut and Gerard Kennedy won the Gold Logie in 1971.

9. 1971 saw the withdrawal of Australian troops from which country?

Answer: Vietnam

The last battalion left Nui Dat on 7 November 1971, marking the end of almost ten years of military involvement by Australian troops.

10. What was the #1 song in Australia for 1971?

Answer: "Eagle Rock" by Daddy Cool

"Eagle Rock" was the #1 song in Australia for 1971, occupying the position nationally, for 10 weeks. Ironically, a cover version of the song "Daddy Cool", a tune off their debut album, was released by studio group Drummond, knocking "Eagle Rock" off its perch.

Source: Author mandamoo

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