Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/October/October 30

1920 - The Communist Party of Australia was formed.
1942 - Australian 9th Division reaches sea in Battle of El Alamein.
1943 - HMAS Parkes, a Bathurst class corvette, named for the town of Parkes is launched.
1965 - Jean Shrimpton bares her knees at the Victoria Derby race during Melbourne Cup week.
1969 - Death of Vic Richardson Australian cricketer and outstanding all-round sportsman, aged 75.
1988 - Expo '88 draws to a close after a 6 month spectacular.