1945
It appears that the date has yet to be confirmed, but as of now, it's due to start between 26 Dec 2008 and 01 Jan 2009. ---- For future reference, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race always starts on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, every year.
The First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788.
Call Hobart in Troy Ohio and give them the serial #. They will tell you the date of manufacture
The first settlers arrived on 26 January 1788 at Sydney Cove. This is not only the date of the first settlement in Sydney, but also of the first white settlement anywhere in Australia. This is why Australians celebrate Australia Day on January 26.
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The Caufeild cup is held the Saturday three weeks befor the Melbourne cup
The First Fleet landed at Sydney Cove on the 26th of January, 1788.
The settlement at Sydney Cove was established with the arrival of the First Fleet on 26 January 1788.
The first official settlers or "immigrants" to Australia arrive in Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788.
2000
No, it starts on the international date line
Work commenced on the Sydney Opera House in 1959. The building was completed in 1973.