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1939 in Australia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Australia in 1939.

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Historical records for Australia in 1939

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March

20 March 1939

Resignation of Robert Menzies

Menzies, Robert · Attorney General · Government / Government of Australia

Resigns, angered by Lyons lack of support for his national insurance scheme

April

26 April 1939

Party Leader

Menzies, Robert · Party Leader of UA · Politics / United Australia Party

Appointed Party Leader of the United Australia Party

26 April 1939

Prime Minister of Australia

Menzies, Robert · Prime Minister of Australia · Government / Government of Australia

Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, 1st term

September

3 September 1939

Declaration of War

Menzies, Robert · Prime Minister of Australia · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Australia declares war

October

8 October 1939

Birth of Paul Hogan

Hogan, Paul · Lightning Ridge · Arts / Cinema

Birth of Paul Hogan

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