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1. In 1838, what did the Postmaster-General of New South Wales introduce?
2. In 1843, John Ridley and John Bull created a machine that could not only cut grain during harvesting, but also place the grain into bins when it had done so. What was this machine known as?
3. Moving along to 1856, James Harrison came up with which world's first working chilly invention?
4. And so to 1874, and which rather sad invention emerged for use in nautical warfare?
5. On to 1876 when Richard and Clarence Bowyer Smith invented a farming machine that could jump over tree stumps and large stones to enable quick ploughing of land. What was this machine called?
6. In 1889, Arthur James Arnot patented the world's first electric drill. What was its primary use back then?
7. In 1894, what did Lawrence Hargrave invent to enable man to fly?
8. The humble notepad was invented in 1902 by J.A. Birchall of Australia. From which little state did this quiet achiever spring?
9. The world's first feature film was produced in Australia in 1906. What was this film called?
10. In 1905, the world's first surf life-saving reel was invented for use by lifeguards at beaches. On which of our well known beaches was this device first demonstrated?
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