Arts and Literature
- Architect Jørn Utzon wins the design competition for the Sydney Opera House
- Ivor Hele wins the Archibald Prize with his Self Portrait
- Elwynn Lynn wins the Blake Prize for Religious Art with his work Betrayal
- Voss by Patrick White wins the inaugural Miles Franklin Literary Award
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