What are 10 facts about Australia?
* Swimming – In 1838 it was declared illegal to swim at public beaches during the day! This law was enforced until 1902. * The secret ballot was first used in Victoria and South Australia following the granting of responsible government. Other states introduced secret ballots as follows: 1856 – Victoria & South Australia 1858 – New South Wales & Tasmania 1859 – Queensland 1893 – Western Australia. The secret ballot was referred to as ‘kangaroo voting’. World wide, secret voting is often referred to as the ‘Australian ballot. * Female vote – Australia was the second country to give women the vote. * In 1932, Francis De Groot, a retired cavalry officer, managed to get himself selected as part of the honour guard at the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. When the ribbon was about to be cut, he galloped forward on his horse and slashed the ribbon w
