Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/May/May 29
The
Family Court of Australia
,
Melbourne
is housed in the Commonwealth Law Courts Building on the corner of
La Trobe Street
and
William Street
.
1788
– Two convicts are killed by
Aboriginals
at Rushcutter's Bay.
1904
–
Cyclist
and
politician
Hubert Opperman
is born in the town of
Rochester, Victoria
.
1956
–
Frank Beaurepaire
, swimming world record holder, businessman, and former
Lord Mayor of Melbourne
, dies aged 65.
1975
– The
Family Court of Australia
is established.
2003
– A hijack attempt on
Qantas Flight 1737
between Melbourne and Launceston is thwarted by a flight attendant and passengers.