Posts by Andrew Brandon
On this day in Australian history (Dec 11)
December 11, 1931. :
On this day in Australian history (Dec 11) December 11, 1931. : The Statute of Westminster gives complete legislative independence to countries of ...
On this day in Australian history (Dec 11) December 11, 1931. : The Statute of Westminster gives complete legislative independence to countries of ...
On day in Scottish history (Dec 2)
Mary Slessor, the Scottish
On day in Scottish history (Dec 2) Mary Slessor, the Scottish missionary, was born on this day in 1848 in Aberdeen. The family moved to Dundee wher...
On day in Scottish history (Dec 2) Mary Slessor, the Scottish missionary, was born on this day in 1848 in Aberdeen. The family moved to Dundee wher...
On this day in Australian history (Nov 19)
November 19, 1946. :
On this day in Australian history (Nov 19) November 19, 1946. : Australian country music singer Slim Dusty records his first single. David G...
On this day in Australian history (Nov 19) November 19, 1946. : Australian country music singer Slim Dusty records his first single. David G...
On this day in Australian History (Oct 30)
October 30, 1890. :
On this day in Australian History (Oct 30) October 30, 1890. : Oodnadatta, in far north South Australia, is declared a township, ahead of becoming ...
On this day in Australian History (Oct 30) October 30, 1890. : Oodnadatta, in far north South Australia, is declared a township, ahead of becoming ...
On this day in Scottish history (Oct 11)
Today in 1297 was the
On this day in Scottish history (Oct 11) Today in 1297 was the date of the letter from William Wallace to the mayor of Lubeck. One of the few relics...
On this day in Scottish history (Oct 11) Today in 1297 was the date of the letter from William Wallace to the mayor of Lubeck. One of the few relics...
On this day in Scottish history (Oct 2)
On this day in 1947 the
On this day in Scottish history (Oct 2) On this day in 1947 the paddle steamer Waverley was launched from A. & J. Ingliss yard on the Clyde. The Wave...
On this day in Scottish history (Oct 2) On this day in 1947 the paddle steamer Waverley was launched from A. & J. Ingliss yard on the Clyde. The Wave...
On this day in Australian history (Sep 29)
September 29, 1791.
On this day in Australian history (Sep 29) September 29, 1791. : George Vancouver formally claims southwestern Australia for Great Britain. ...
On this day in Australian history (Sep 29) September 29, 1791. : George Vancouver formally claims southwestern Australia for Great Britain. ...
On this day in Australian history (Aug 31)
August 31, 1933. :
On this day in Australian history (Aug 31) August 31, 1933. : The township of Stuart in the Northern Territory is renamed Alice Springs. The...
On this day in Australian history (Aug 31) August 31, 1933. : The township of Stuart in the Northern Territory is renamed Alice Springs. The...
On this day in Australian history (Jul 19)
July 19, 1916. :
On this day in Australian history (Jul 19) July 19, 1916. : Australia begins its worst 24 hours in history, with the loss of almost 2000 men in a s...
On this day in Australian history (Jul 19) July 19, 1916. : Australia begins its worst 24 hours in history, with the loss of almost 2000 men in a s...