12 July in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section.
- 1855 – David Angus, founder of Angus & Robertson, born in Thurso, Scotland.
- 1866 – Frederick Augustus Bolles Peters, the founder of Peters Icecream, “The Health Food of a Nation” born in Scio, Michigan.
- 1957 – Larry Anthony, federal minister in the Menzies Government, dies in Murwillumbah, New South Wales. His son, Doug Anthony (pictured), is elected in a subsequent by-election as Member for the Division of Richmond.
Tony Simon
