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Menzies Events At school in Jeparit Develops love of books and readingGrowing up in Jeparit - "Great Drought"Schoolboy selling newspapersPhrenologist visits JeparitMoves to BallaratAttends Humffray St State School, BallaratPortrait of Robert aged 12; Wins scholarshipAttends Grenville College, BallaratFamily decides to move to Melbourne
Australian Events Royal assent given to ConstitutionFederation of Australian StatesWomen's suffrage in Federal elections introducedWomen gain right to stand for parliamentSite for Federal capital chosenPopulation 4 millionFirst lifesaving club formed at BondiFirst basic wage decisionFirst telephone line between Sydney and MelbourneOld Age Pensions introduced
World Events First radio transmissionDeath of Queen VictoriaEnd of the Boer WarWright Brothers make first flightUSA begins work on Panama CanalEinstein publishes Theory of RelativitySan Francisco earthquakeNew Zealand becomes a dominionFirst mass produced motor car - Model T FordBritish suffragettes demand vote for women
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