Backpack Bear - Quiz 10 Answers

Who developed the pedal wireless that made such a difference to communications in the outback in the 1930s? Albert Traegar
If you are watching the sun set on Uluru, which state/ territory are you in? Northern Territory
Who was the first Australian golfer to win the British Open? Peter Thompson (1954)
Which "road" of 2013km connects Wiluna and Halls Creek in Western Australia? Canning Stock Route
Identify these dangerous creatures, which you should never ever touch.

blue ringed octopus
box jellyfish
funnel web spider
red-belly black snake
cone shell
king brown or mulga snake

Which charity benefits from National Bandana Day? CanTeen - the Australian organisation for young people living with cancer
Which Australian actor worked as a painter on the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Paul Hogan
Which Australian city was bombed by the Japanese in February 1942? Darwin
What was the name of the ship captained by Lieutenant James Cook during his explorations of Australia's east coast? HMS Endeavour
Which creature supports the shield on the Tasmanian Coat of Arms? Tasmanian Tiger
Which bank was Australia's first? Bank of New South Wales
What was special about Sir Douglas Nicholls being appointed as Governor of South Australia in 1976? He was the first Aboriginal state governor
What is the Tasmanian factory Blundstones best known for? boots
What did Professor Graeme Clark invent in 1978 which changed the lives of deaf people? Cochlear Implant
Which classic Australian story is about a pelican called Mr Percival? Storm Boy
What date did Australia change to decimal currency? February 14. 1966
Which song tells the story of a swagman who commits suicide after being caught stealing a sheep? Waltzing Matilda
What was the nickname of the painter born Kevin Charles Hart? Pro Hart
Why is Lord Hopetoun a significant figure in Australian history? He was the first governor general.
Which state capital shares its name with a city in Scotland? Perth

And so my journey arounds this country is almost at an end – I really need a lot more than 10 weeks to explore it properly but it is what it is.

Today I am back in my home town and it was great to see all the familiar sights like the tower on Black Mountain as I flew in.

This is a relatively new city, just over 100 years old, and it sits in a teardrop-shaped island surrounded by a much larger state. The city itself is in the north-eastern corner, the rest of the space is beautiful mountains and bushlands protected by national parks. The site was chosen because of those mountains providing a permanent water source for the people who would live here in the future, and the ring of hills on the other side provided a beautiful amphitheatre for the placement of a city of national importance.

Deliberately situated halfway between Sydney and Melbourne to stop the bickering between those two cities as to which was greater as the nation grew, there were many suggestions for its name including Wheatwoolgold, Kangaemu and even Sydmeladeperbrisho. But the name eventually chosen is widely accepted as being close to the traditional Ngunnawal peoples’ word for “meeting place” and that is indeed, this town’s primary purpose. For here, all the representatives from across Australia meet to decide on the national policies and laws that be put in place to guide our country forward.

Where am I? Canberra