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Why is General Sir John Monash on the Australian One Hundred Dollar note?
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∙ 14y ago
Australia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes.
The original paper One Hundred Dollar note released between 1984 and 1996, had Sir Douglas Mawson (Antarctic Explorer and Professor of Geology) on the front, and John Tebbutt (Pioneer of Australian Astronomy and discoverer of several comets) on the back.
They were progressively withdrawn from circulation in favour of the polymer notes from 1996.
The new polymer One Hundred Dollar note released from 1996 onwards, has Dame Nellie Melba (born Helen Porter Mitchell)(World renowned Soprano) on the front, and Sir John Monash (WW1 General, engineer and administrator) on the back.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoGood question. If he is on it, it is probably a bad forgery. John Flynn is not on the Australian $100 note, he is on the Australian $20 note because he is an Australian who made a difference by establishing the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a world first.
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∙ 14y agoAustralia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes.
General Sir John Monash appears on the reverse of the current Australian One Hundred Dollar note. He was a famous military commander and strategist of World War 1 and was born and raised in Melbourne. There is a University and a freeway named for him.
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∙ 13y agoAustralia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes.
The Reverend John Flynn (1880-1951) was the pioneer of the world's first aerial medical service, The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and also contributed to the invention of the pedal radio.
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∙ 14y agoAustralia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes.
The original paper Australian Ten Dollar note issued from 1966 to 1991, had Francis Howard Greenaway (1777-1837) on the front.
Greenway arrived in Australia as a convict in 1814. After serving his time, he was appointed Civil Architect from 1816 to 1822. His more notable buildings include St. James' Church, the Hyde Park Barracks and the Supreme Court.
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∙ 12y agoAustralia puts famous or historically significant people on its banknotes.
The current polymer One Hundred Dollar note features General Sir John Monash on the front and Dame Nellie Melba on the reverse.
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Who is on the Australian 100?
On the Australian one hundred dollar note is Sir John Monash
Who were the famous People from Australian in World War 1?
General Monash
What is Sir John Monash famous for?
his was an a Australian army person who fighted for Australia and that is why he is on the 100 dollar note
What is in the background of the Australian One Hundred Dollar note?
The obverse features Dame Nellie Melba and to the left is a view of Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, during one of her performances. The reverse features General Sir John Monash. In the top left is the AIF "Rising Sun Badge" and Simpson and his donkey. At the bottom to the left of General Sir John Monash is mounted cavalry from World War 1. At the bottom right is a group of gunners with an 18 pounder field gun.
Why is John Monash on the Australian 100 note?
because he saved Australia
Which Australian Gallipoli leader has a university named after him?
Sir John Monash
What has the author John Monash written?
John Monash has written: 'The Australian victories in France in 1918' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Campaigns, Regimental histories, Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921), Australia
Who is on the AUD 100 note?
On one side is Dame Nellie Melba, the famous Opera singer, and on the other side is Sir John Monash, a famous Australian WWI General.
Where is the Monash library located?
Monash University is a public university located in Melbourne, Australia. They have a law library and general library located directly on their campus.
Why are dame Nellie Melba and Sir John Monash famous?
Melba was a world famous opera soprano and Monash was an Australian military commander of the First World War. See the links below.
What are the achievements of Sir John Monash?
being a general in world war 1
When you want to study business faculty marketing or management in an Australian Univeristy is UNSW or Monash or UQ the best choice?
Not UQ that is for sure.
