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100
What circular plastic toy of the 1950s was placed around the waist and operated by moving the hips?
The Hula Hoop!
The modern Hula Hoop was popularized by Wham-O founders Richard Knerr and Arthur “Spud” Melin in 1957, inspired by Australian bamboo hoops.
100
Which song includes iconic Australian references like Vegemite and a kombi van?
Down Under by Men at Work
100
Which game show had contestants spin a big wheel?
A.Price is Right B.Wheel of Fortune C.Jeopardy
What is Wheel of Fortune
(1975-present)
100
This movie released in 1965 starred Julie Andrews who sang "Do Re Mi".
The Sound of Music
100
What year were the Sydney Olympics held?
2000
200
What type of new wine container was invented in 1965 in Australia?
A. Decanter B. Cask C. Barrel
Wine Cask-Boxed wine, also known as cask wine, bag-in-box wine, or goon, is any wine that is sold in bag-in-box packaging. The wine is stored in a strong, flexible bag made of synthetic plastic films which is held in a corrugated cardboard box, with a one-way plastic valve for dispensing the wine. Invented by Thomas Angove of Renmark, South Australia
200
Finish the lyrics:
From little things....
big things grow.
200
Who is this game show host?
Graham Kennedy. He hosted Blankety Blanks as well as appearing on many other shows.
200
What 1979 Australian action film starring Mel Gibson became a cult classic and led to a franchise?
Mad Max
200
What year did Australia become a federation>
1901.
300
The Australian 1952 invention, the Portable Ice Cooler, is known as by what popular brand name?
The Esky. The Esky was invented by Malleys in Sydney, Australia, with the original portable Esky Auto Box released in 1952. This product was designed specifically for car-based outings and became a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts in Australia. The brand name was registered in 1961, and by 1960, over 500,000 Australian households owned an Esky
300
What genre of music became popular among teenagers in the 1950s and was associated with artists like Elvis Presley?
Rock and Roll
300
Which game show included the following helps?
50:50 Phone a friend Ask the audience
Who wants to be a millionare.
300
My Fair Lady starred which doe eyed actress?
Audrey Hepburn
300
List 4 previous Prime Ministers of Australia (not the current one)
Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull, John Howard, Scott Morrison, Kevin Rudd, Paul Keating, Bob Hawke, Malcolm Fraser, Gough Whitlam, Harold Holt, Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin, Robert Menzies, Billy Hughes...
400
Which Australian Airline invented the inflatable escape slide?
A. Ansett B. Qantas C. TAA
Qantas - Australia made yet another crucial contribution to airline safety in 1965 with the invention of the inflatable escape slide, which doubles up as a life raft. Devised by Qantas employee Jack Grant, the blow-up apparatus has become a standard feature on passenger aircraft around the globe.
400
"I'll Be Seeing You" is a song by
A. Elvis Presley
B. Billie Holiday
C. Bill Haley
Billie Holiday
400
The Price is Right had two hosts. Name them!
Ian Turpie & Larry Emdur
400
Who landed at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in a well-known and loved Walt Disney movie from 1964?
Mary Poppins
400
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
500
CSIRO researchers invented technology that allows data to transmit reliably in indoor environments. The CSIRO team patented their invention in 1992 in Australia and in 1996 in the United States. We use it every day! Name the invention!
It's Wi-Fi!
500
Which song highlights working-class Australian identity and pride in hard work?
Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes
500
Whowas Tony Barber's original cohost of Sale of the Century?
Victoria Nicholls
500
What is the name of the musical movie writer duo with movies including the King and I, The Sound of Music, Carousel, South Pacific and Oklahama?
Rogers and Hammerstein
500
What Bank was formerly known as the Bank of NSW?
Westpac