Australian Events

Posted in 1924

  • AAPA is formed to campaign for Aboriginal rightsJanuary: First Cabinet meeting in Canberra.
  • Compulsory voting for non-indigenous people in Federal elections is introduced.
  • In Sydney, the Australian Aborigines' Progressive Association is formed to campaign for Aboriginal rights.
  • Airmail services begin between Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne; first flight is 20 hours late.