I have only just got up and after seeing this all i can think about is having fish and chips for breakfast (no chance unfortunately) however lunch is a huge possibility.
ABC television in Sydney officially launched on November 5, 1956, with the debut of ABN Channel 2, marking the start of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s national television service.
The first broadcast went live at 7:00 PM, hosted by broadcaster Michael Charlton, who welcomed viewers before introducing Prime Minister Robert Menzies to officially open the network.
The evening featured Australia’s first ABC television news bulletin, read by James Dibble.
When Sydney Schoolchildren Had to Hide in Trenches — 1942!
Imagine going to school knowing you might have to hide underground before the day was over.
During World War II, fears of Japanese air raids transformed Sydney's schoolyards. Deep zigzag trenches were dug into playgrounds, and children practised rushing into them whenever air-raid warnings sounded.
At schools such as Leichhardt Public School, emergency drills became part of everyday life. Some trenches even filled with muddy water after heavy rain.
For Sydney's children, school wasn't just about reading and writing anymore — it was also about preparing for war.