| year |
Australian sporting history on this day |
1902 |
Construction
work began on the Broadmeadow Racecourse in Newcastle. |
1932 |
Walter
Lindrum set a new world record billiards break of 4137 in
London. |
1961 |
The
Leichardt boxing stadium in Sydney was sold off to become
a ten pin bowling alley. |
1997 |
At Cowra
racecourse, Churning, Sleepers and Sir Laurent dead
heated for first in the Class 3 Handicap. |
2000 |
Sensational
swimming teenager Ian Thorpe was named "Young Australian
of the Year". |
