Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/October/October 22
1894
–
Martha Needle
is hanged in
Melbourne Gaol
for the poisoning of her husband, and three children, in an attempt to obtain money from insurance policies.
1928
– Death of
Andrew Fisher
, fifth
Prime Minister of Australia
, aged 66.
1929
–
James Scullin
becomes the ninth
Prime Minister of Australia
.
2003
– US President
George W. Bush
and President of the People's Republic of China
Hu Jintao
visit Australia simultaneously.