1953 in Australia - Events

Events

  • 20 March – The Television Act is passed by parliament, setting regulations for the broadcast of television in Australia.
  • 29 October – British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Douglas DC-6, registration VH-BPE, en route from Sydney, crashes on approach to San Francisco, killing 19 people.
  • 4 December – Oil is discovered in the Exmouth Gulf off the coast of Western Australia.

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