1959 in Australia

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See also: 1958 in Australia, other events of 1959, 1960 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history.

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[edit] Incumbents

[edit] Events

[edit] Science & Technology

[edit] Arts and literature

[edit] Film

On the Beach starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner was shot around Melbourne. The film was based on the novel by Nevil Shute.

[edit] Television

6 o'clock rock screened on the Australian Broadcasting Commission's channel. It was compered by Johnny O'Keefe and was the ABC's response to Bandstand on Channel Nine.

[edit] Sport

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths

[edit] See also