1960 in Australia

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See also: 1959 in Australia, other events of 1960, 1961 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history.

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[edit] Incumbents

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[edit] Science & Technology

[edit] Arts and literature

[edit] Television

The introduction of television in 1956 saw that cinema audiences halved. Television led to an increase in home entertainment. It changed the patterns of leisure and exposed Australians more than ever before to other cultures.

[edit] Film

Theatres and cinemas were popular venues for Australians. America was the biggest influence in film because of Hollywood. Britain also played a role in influencing Australian film making.

[edit] Music

Music was diverse during this time. People listened to classical and opera; jazz and blues; folk music and pop music. Australian musicians and singers also made it into world stages. Popular music was often connected with social protest movement and civil rights and campaigns. Peace, freedom, choice and difference were strong themes. Ballet was popularised in Australia but both ballet and opera continuted to appeal to small minorities of the population. America had an enormous influence on Australian music. They tended to consistently top the 'pop' charts in Australia.

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[edit] See also

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