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1997 in Australia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Australia in 1997.

Historical records for Australia in 1997

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Leeds First-Team Breakthrough

Kewell, Harry · Leeds · Forward · Sport / Football

Makes his breakthrough as a young Leeds United attacker and begins establishing himself as a dynamic presence on the left flank.

UNSCOM

Butler, Richard William · Head of UNSCOM · Warfare / Military

Appointed Head of UNSCOM

UNSCOM

Butler, Richard William · Head of UNSCOM · Warfare / United Nations

Appointed Head of UNSCOM

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