Celebrate History! PMI Victorian History Library Online Trivia Competition

Celebrate History! Online Trivia Quiz.

In celebration of Library & Information Week the staff at the PMI Victorian History Library have put together some trivia questions relating to Australian history.

Put your knowledge to the test for your chance to win a prize. Up for grabs are 1 x 5 year PMI Victorian History Library Membership, 1 x Book Voucher and 1 x PMI Victorian History Library Goodie Bag.

1 point will be awarded for each correct answer unless specified otherwise within the question.

By submitting an entry, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

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* 1. Which famous South Melbourne street is home to the milk bar where the boys from Daddy Cool hang out in the song ‘Eagle Rock’?

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* 2. The iconic Australian band AC/DC filmed two video clips for their songs in Melbourne. What suburb was ‘Jailbreak’ filmed?

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* 3. In the film ‘Malcolm’ which tram depot did the main character work from?

Malvern

Preston

South Melbourne

North Fitzroy

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* 4. For many years a train departed Bendigo at midday for Melbourne. What was so special about this train?

It always had 2 locomotives

It had free WiFi

It always departed from Platform 2

It had a dining car

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* 5. What stadium in Melbourne was used as a favourite concert venue before the locals complained about the noise?
Bonus point if you can name name the last band that played there?

Answer:

Bonus Point:

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* 6. In 1974 at the Sunbury Pop Festival which UK band was booed off stage?
Bonus Point: Which band was next on the bill?

Answer:

Bonus Point:

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* 7. Neil Diamond reprised his ‘Hot August Night’ album at the Myer Music Bowl in the 1970s… almost word for word it is often said. There was a special guest. Who was that guest?

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* 8. Belmont High School in Geelong has some famous students, apart from the parents of our Secretary Librarian. Who was one of them?

David Bowie

Christine Joy “Chrissie” Amphlett

Kylie Minogue

Tim Rogers

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* 9. Before FM radio and their breakfast personalities and comedians, AM radio ruled the waves. Who played the character 'Uncle Roy' on the 3AW breakfast program in the 1980s?

Philip Brady

Bruce Mansfield

Norman Banks

John Blackman

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* 10. Where did tram route 77 go to?

If you need some help for the following questions, the answers can be found by searching our online catalogue.

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* 11. What year was Melbourne radio station 3CR founded?

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* 12. What years did Sir Edward Woodward serve as head of ASIO? e.g. yyyy-yyyy

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* 13. What is the name of the oldest known ship wreck in Australia?

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* 14. Who was the first judge to preside in the Supreme Court of Victoria?

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* 15. What current building was built for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880?

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* 16. What is the name of the first female Judge on the Supreme Court of Victoria and what is the title of her autobiography?
(1/2 point for each answer = total 1 point)

First female Judge:

Title of autobiography:

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* 17. Which French journalist walked across the Nullarbor in the late 1800s and kept a diary of his walk?

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* 18. Who was the girl who loved donkeys?

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* 19. Which bushman and explorer quoted 'Byron for breakfast' and was the first white man to see Ayers Rock and the Mount Olga?

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* 20. In 1963, Edward A Downs published a book about Victoria. What was the title and what is it about?
(1/2 point for each answer = total 1 point)

Title:

About:

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* 21. What is the call number of 'Bad Seed: the biography of Nick Cave'?

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* 22. 'Unnatural Habits' is a book in what series by Kerry Greenwood?

The following questions are image based.

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* 23. Can you identify the book title from its book cover?

(1 point per title = total 5 points)

Book Title 1

Book Title 2

Book Title 3

Book Title 4

Book Title 5

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* 24. Can you identify the movie from it's DVD cover?

(1 point per title = total 5 points)

Movie Title 1

Movie Title 2

Movie Title 3

Movie Title 4

Movie Title 5

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* 25. Can you identify the album title and artist from the album cover?

(1/2 point per title 1/2 point per artist = total 5 points)

Album Title/Artist 1

Album Title/Artist 2

Album Title/Artist 3

Album Title/Artist 4

Album Title/Artist 5

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* 26. Contact Information

Name

Are you a member of the PMI Victorian History Library?

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

Thank you for taking the time to enter the PMI Victorian History Library's Online Trivia Competition. Good Luck!

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* 27. If you have any problems viewing this online trivia competition, please contact us on 9510 3313.

Alternatively, you can leave any comments or feedback below.

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* 1. Which famous South Melbourne street is home to the milk bar where the boys from Daddy Cool hang out in the song ‘Eagle Rock’?

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* 2. The iconic Australian band AC/DC filmed two video clips for their songs in Melbourne. What suburb was ‘Jailbreak’ filmed?

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* 3. In the film ‘Malcolm’ which tram depot did the main character work from?

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* 4. For many years a train departed Bendigo at midday for Melbourne. What was so special about this train?

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* 5. What stadium in Melbourne was used as a favourite concert venue before the locals complained about the noise? Bonus point if you can name name the last band that played there?

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* 6. In 1974 at the Sunbury Pop Festival which UK band was booed off stage?Bonus Point: Which band was next on the bill?

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* 7. Neil Diamond reprised his ‘Hot August Night’ album at the Myer Music Bowl in the 1970s… almost word for word it is often said. There was a special guest. Who was that guest?

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* 8. Belmont High School in Geelong has some famous students, apart from the parents of our Secretary Librarian. Who was one of them?

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* 9. Before FM radio and their breakfast personalities and comedians, AM radio ruled the waves. Who played the character 'Uncle Roy' on the 3AW breakfast program in the 1980s?

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* 10. Where did tram route 77 go to?

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* 11. What year was Melbourne radio station 3CR founded?

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* 12. What years did Sir Edward Woodward serve as head of ASIO? e.g. yyyy-yyyy

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* 13. What is the name of the oldest known ship wreck in Australia?

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* 14. Who was the first judge to preside in the Supreme Court of Victoria?

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* 15. What current building was built for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880?

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* 16. What is the name of the first female Judge on the Supreme Court of Victoria and what is the title of her autobiography?(1/2 point for each answer = total 1 point)

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* 17. Which French journalist walked across the Nullarbor in the late 1800s and kept a diary of his walk?

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* 18. Who was the girl who loved donkeys?

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* 19. Which bushman and explorer quoted 'Byron for breakfast' and was the first white man to see Ayers Rock and the Mount Olga?

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* 20. In 1963, Edward A Downs published a book about Victoria. What was the title and what is it about?(1/2 point for each answer = total 1 point)

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* 21. What is the call number of 'Bad Seed: the biography of Nick Cave'?

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* 22. 'Unnatural Habits' is a book in what series by Kerry Greenwood?

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* 23. Can you identify the book title from its book cover?(1 point per title = total 5 points)

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* 24. Can you identify the movie from it's DVD cover?(1 point per title = total 5 points)

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* 25. Can you identify the album title and artist from the album cover?(1/2 point per title 1/2 point per artist = total 5 points)

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* 26. Contact Information

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* 27. If you have any problems viewing this online trivia competition, please contact us on 9510 3313. Alternatively, you can leave any comments or feedback below.

* 5. What stadium in Melbourne was used as a favourite concert venue before the locals complained about the noise?
Bonus point if you can name name the last band that played there?

* 6. In 1974 at the Sunbury Pop Festival which UK band was booed off stage?
Bonus Point: Which band was next on the bill?

* 16. What is the name of the first female Judge on the Supreme Court of Victoria and what is the title of her autobiography?
(1/2 point for each answer = total 1 point)

* 20. In 1963, Edward A Downs published a book about Victoria. What was the title and what is it about?
(1/2 point for each answer = total 1 point)

* 23. Can you identify the book title from its book cover?

(1 point per title = total 5 points)

* 24. Can you identify the movie from it's DVD cover?

(1 point per title = total 5 points)

* 25. Can you identify the album title and artist from the album cover?

(1/2 point per title 1/2 point per artist = total 5 points)

* 27. If you have any problems viewing this online trivia competition, please contact us on 9510 3313.

Alternatively, you can leave any comments or feedback below.