Facts
Prime Minister: Sir Robert Menzies
WA Premier: Sir David Brand
Australian of the Year: Sir Robert Helpmann, actor, dancer and choreographer
Archibald Prize for portraiture: Clifton Pugh's portrait of R.A. Henderson (newspaperman)
Gold Logie Award: Jimmy Hannan
Melbourne Cup Winner: Light Fingers
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The 1960's by Call Number: history - Modern History 909.82 HEAISBN: 0864150326Publication Date: 1988A photographic account of the 1960's, a distinct decade of the 20th century. Images have been carefully chosen to reflect the mood of the period and are accompanied by detailed captions exploring themes such as fashion, music, films, and sports, and highlighting important figures and events.
Perth in the mid 1960's.
Historical Events
Vietnam Conflict
In 1954, Vietnam is a divided nation, with Communists controlled the North, and anti-Communists in the South. The U.S. and Rusiia, engaged in a tense Cold War, begin providing support and suppies to opposing factions in the Vietnamese civil conflict.
Photos: A Look Back at the Vietnam War on the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon
Apollo Moon Landing
Discusses the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States, culminating in the first moon landing in 1969. Successful space flight of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin; Formation of the US National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA); Development of the Apollo program; US astronauts aboard the Apollo 11 lunar landing module on July 20, 1969; Impact of the lunar landing on subsequent space exploration.
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The Moon Landing by Call Number: Science - Astronomy 629.454 MASISBN: 0750235780This title explores the background and the aftermath of the moon landing of 20 July 1969, using this single event to act as a window onto a broader perspective of twentieth century history. It looks at the race for space, building up to actual lift off, then tantalizingly asks 'What if it hadn't happened?' Throughout the book 'moment in time' panels which use quotes and primary sources give the reader an impression of what it must have been like to be there. The final part of the book examines the legacy of the 'day that shook the world' in terms of its impact on history.
1967 Referendum
In May 1967 campaigning began across Australia to consolidate Aboriginal rights in the country. It took a referendum to change the constitution before they were regarded as legally equal citizens.
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The 1967 Referendum or When the Aborigines Didn't Get the Vote by Call Number: Australian - Aboriginal Rights 323.119915 ATTISBN: 0855753110Publication Date: 1997-01-01
Colla borating for Indigenous Rights
Faith Bandler is well known for her active role in publicising the YES case for the Aboriginal question in the 1967 Referendum.
The Western Australian Museum have developed a range of online exhibitions. The online exhibitions explore the museum's research activities and field work so our visitors can enjoy our exhibitions and research in new and engaging ways.
On 27 May 1967, 90.77% of Australian voters recorded the largest ever 'Yes' vote in a referendum to alter the Australian constitution. This referendum finally enabled Aboriginal people to be counted in the national census and to be subject to Commonwealth laws, rather than just state laws.