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845: 1161:– one of the most renowned cricketers in history, Bradman faced a unique and unexpected conclusion to his illustrious career. Requiring just 4 runs in his final innings to achieve a remarkable test average of 100, he was surprisingly bowled for a duck, leaving him with an average of 99.94. This captivating episode has ingrained itself in Australian folklore, contributing significantly to the mystique surrounding his legacy. It is worth noting that there are unsubstantiated rumours suggesting that he may have attained the elusive 4 runs in another match, potentially miscounted in official records. 1138: 1723: 1401: 290: 1977: 49: 736: 1853: 1659: 2232: 2113: 1549: 2443: 2429: 1148: 2272: 663: 2070:, and is probably subject to more conspiracy theories than any other racehorse (in relation to the cause of his death). His name entered the Australian lexicon in the expression "to have a heart bigger than Phar Lap's", referring to someone's tenacity and courage. It is part of Australian folklore that Phar Lap's heart was physically twice the size of the average horse's heart. 1016: 1357: 1390:– challenged the Australian Government as to who owned the island of Mer where he was born and lived. He believed the land belonged to the Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait Islands. He challenged the first court case to win in the High Court on 3 June 1992 – but sadly did not live to see his victory. 1332:
in 1967. Conspiracy theories include Holt being picked up by a Chinese submarine, faking his own death, suicide, and CIA involvement. Formal investigations determined that he drowned accidentally. The expression "Like leaving the (porch) light on for Harold Holt" means to have a misplaced hope for an
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which allowed any bushranger who had been specifically named under the terms of the Act to be shot and killed by any person at any time without warning. At the time of Hall's death, the Act had not yet come into force, resulting in considerable controversy over the legality of his killing. Hall is a
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Traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts.
784:(lizard), generally believed to be extinct. However, there have been numerous reports and rumours of living Megalania in Australia, and occasionally New Guinea, but the only physical evidence that Megalania might still be alive today are plaster casts of possible Megalania footprints made in 1979. 1836:– a real political crisis that has since taken on mythic proportions and elevated the protagonists to legendary status (depending on which side of the debate one takes). A visiting American politician at the time wryly observed that he was sure he had only heard the tip of the ice cube. 1347:
where the Kelly gang tried to derail a train of Victorian police which were arriving, and were surrounded in the hotel. Kelly had made armour from stolen iron mould boards of ploughs, and came out shooting, whereupon he was shot in the legs. Some consider him as Australia's
1105: 1714:– there has been a long-standing rivalry, usually friendly yet sometimes heated, between the cities of Melbourne and Sydney, the two largest cities in Australia. It was this very rivalry that ultimately acted as the catalyst for the eventual founding of 696:– It is the sometimes unpredictable Rainbow Serpent, who vies with the ever-reliable Sun, that replenishes the stores of water, forming gullies and deep channels as it slithered across the landscape, allowing for the collection and distribution of water. 1597:
is still commemorated as a holiday in both countries. The idea that Australian soldiers were mowed down by Turkish gunfire following stupid decisions of the British commanding officers is part of the folklore, as is the escape from Gallipoli, where the
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at the 1,000 m short track, going from last to first after all other skaters were involved in a pile-up during the final metres. This led to the phrase 'doing a Bradbury', meaning to achieve something with the odds stacked against
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may include music, dance, art, designs, names, signs and symbols, performances, ceremonies, architectural forms, handicrafts and narratives, or many other artistic or cultural expressions.
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used rifles rigged to fire by water dripped into a pan attached to the trigger to make it seem like there were still soldiers in the trenches as they were leaving. Another aspect of the
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and an urban myth had developed that they were required to sacrifice a child as part of their religious beliefs and that the name Azaria meant "sacrifice". These statements are false.
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The Centre would β€˜provide national focus for action to record, safeguard and promote awareness of Australia’s heritage of folklife’. None of the 51 recommendations were implemented.
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saying that Geelong does not have the mental drive to defeat Hawthorn. Most games were decided by ten points or less and are considered some of the best in recent memory.
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who wrote many ballads and poems about Australian life, focusing mainly on the rural and outback areas of the country. Is widely considered Australia's greatest writer.
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is named after her. Many old theatre halls in regional Australia persist with rumours that she once graced their stage, most notably, that of the gold mining town of
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apparent penchant for losing grand finals over a 32-year period between 1958 and 1990. During this premiership drought, fans endured nine fruitless grand finals (
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in South Australia. The Marree Hotel publican and other locals restored the outline using a plough in August 2016 after it had all but disappeared into the sand.
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or among the oldest, as shown in scientific literature, but this does not apply to the southern part of the river. Neighboring, smaller rivers are just as old.
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Australian folklore is preserved as part of The Australian Register Unesco Memory of the World Program and the Oral History and Folklore collection of the
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Seal, Graham. Fifty years of folk and lore presented by Graham Seal at the 13th National Folklore Conference held at the National Library of Australia.
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rebel who fought against the British during the 18th and early 19th centuries, believed to have impossibly escaped from capture on countless occasions.
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in which the phrase itself was used as sarcasm within the context of the book but has taken place in Australian culture as a true and meaningful title.
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event to happen when the reality is that the event (Holt's having actually survived and being discovered still alive) is never likely to ever happen.
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built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I but later dedicated to all Australians who gave their lives in war.
1177:– the name of two-month-old Australian baby who disappeared on the night of 17 August 1980 on a camping trip with her family. Her parents, 619: 2874:"Fifty years of folk and lore presented by Graham Seal at the 13th National Folklore Conference held at the National Library of Australia" 1773:– The tunnel is home to many urban legends including being a secret military bunker during World War II and a large bell that sounds like 3194: 1507:– a European woman who was allegedly held captive by Aboriginals against her will in the 1840s, although her existence has been debated. 3283: 3031: 2031: 702:– According to Myth, the creature resembles a red frog-like creature that hides in trees waiting for an unsuspecting victim to consume. 1929:
of all time, It captured the imagination of an entire country and gave birth to many Australian sporting moments and icons, including
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side to play an entire tour of England without losing, and is often considered to be one of the greatest cricket teams of all time.
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The Australian Folklore Network holds an annual conference, the day before the National Folk Festival in Canberra each Easter.
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3.      A body of widely accepted but usually specious notions about a place, a group, or an institution.
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and was successful but died in office towards the end of the war. He is considered Australia's greatest Prime Minister.
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forces defeating the Japanese who directly threatened the security of Australia and is considered part of the
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is the beginning of time, the creation of knowledge from which their culture began more than 60,000 years ago.
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made an official apology to the stolen generation and their families, on behalf of the Australian government.
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1.      The traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally.
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character as much as her athletic ability, Fraser won eight Olympic medals, including four golds, and six
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after 132 years. On the morning of the victory (Australian time) the then Australian Prime Minister,
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at Corio Bay in Victoria, Australia which have led some people to believe they may have belonged to
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in 1889 calling for the six Australian colonies to be Federated, which would eventually lead to the
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Samuels, Brian. β€˜The Australian Folk Revival: an historical chronology’, pp. 290ff. Anti
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in a remote and desolate corner of central Australia towards the end of the 19th century.
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John Meredith Folklore Collection 1953-1994, held in the National Library of Australia.
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Traditional cultural expressions (TCEs or TECs), also called 'expressions of folklore':
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which has contributed to the "National Character" of both countries, and embodies the
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Ryan, John S. 'Australian Follklore Yesterday and Today: Definitions and Practices.'
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has been known to cause mysterious aviation and marine incidents, most notably the
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in southern NSW. By way of explanation – tucker means food – so a tuckerbox is a
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into the wild. Consequently, many sightings of big cats have been reported across
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bus drivers and tour brochure writers. Parts of the Finke River are likely the
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The National Library of Australia sponsors an annual National Folk Fellowship.
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until they were discovered in 1984, almost 200 years since first colonization.
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2.      The comparative study of folk knowledge and culture.
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an English born Australian man was once thought to have been the infamous
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A Dictionary of Australian Folklore: Lore, Legends, Myths and Traditions
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2002 Australian Folklore Network established by Professor Graham Seal
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Simpson would help rescue Australian Soldiers and take them to safety.
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podean Traditions: Australian Folklore in the Twenty-First Century
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edited by Graham Seal and Jennifer Gall. Black Swan Press, 2011.
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gold medals. It was alleged that she took the flag from Emperor
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report proposed the establishment of a National Folklife Centre
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winning the 1930 Melbourne Cup, from the 1983 movie "Phar Lap"
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only body found from sinking of ship with all hands on deck.
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over a 35-year period, of which only 2 original tags remain.
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people, including a mythical creature that lurks the summit.
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McKenry, Keith. β€˜Origins of the Australian Folk Revival’.
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horse who is considered by many to be the world's greatest
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Folk Songs of Australia and the men and women who sang them
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The Australian Register UNESCO MEMORY OF THE WORLD PROGRAM
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The Australian Register UNESCO MEMORY OF THE WORLD PROGRAM
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The Australian Register Unesco Memory of the World Program
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who later became the only outlaw to make it to parliament.
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was defeated by a modified merchant vessel like Kormoran.
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avoided using the word "sorry", to the families. In 2008
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The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
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prominent figure in Australian folklore, inspiring many
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to see the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932.
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Singing Australian: A History of Folk and Country Music
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Curtin University: Australian Folklore Research Unit
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of east Africa which dates back to the 10th century.
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