13 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.
- 1791 – Allan Cunningham, botanist and explorer, best known for discovering the Darling Downs is born in Wimbledon, London.
- 1945 – Ben Chifley (pictured) becomes sixteenth Prime Minister of Australia.
- 1961 – Australian rules footballer, Tim Watson is born.
Tony Simon
