What was special about 1988 Australia?
On the 26th of January 1988, many Australians celebrated the bicentenary of the arrival of the 11 ships of the first fleet in Botany Bay and Sydney Cove on Bidegal and Gadigal Country. This event signified the founding of the colony of New South Wales, the first colony in what would become the nation of Australia.
When did Australia celebration bicentennial?
1988
Australia held a year of celebrations in 1988 to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the country.
Who was in Australian government in 1988?
Bob Hawke became Australia’s 23rd prime minister when the Labor Party won office, replacing the Liberal-National Party Coalition government led by Malcolm Fraser.
What were some Indigenous reactions to the 1988 bicentennial celebrations?
The commemoration of Australia’s Bicentenary in 1988 raised the question of whether the public should celebrate 200 years of white presence in Australia. The Indigenous protest slogan for the bicentennial year was ‘White Australia has a Black History’.
What happened in the year 1989 in Australia?
December. 2 December – The 1989 Queensland state election is held. After 32 years in power, 19 of those under Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, the National Party government is voted out of office in Queensland amid widespread allegations of corruption & is replaced by the Australian Labor Party.
What happened in the 1980s in Australia?
The 1980s was a decade of contrasts. The Australian economy was booming – property values skyrocketed and many businesses made large profits. Many people became pre-occupied with making money and of course, spending it. Fashion, music and television from the decade was glitzy, showy and glamorous.
What interesting happened in 1988?
Five-band graphic equalizer.
- Afghanistan Soviet Red Army withdraws. Soviet Red Army withdraws from Afghanistan.
- World Expo 88 in Australia.
- US Space Shuttle program.
- Soyuz TM-5.
- More News and Key Events From 1988.
- Iran — Iraq war ends.
- Iraq Poison Gas Attack On Kurds.
- Armenia Earthquake.
How much is a 1988 coin worth?
Most 1988 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1988 penny with no mint mark and the 1988 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.