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Australian Disasters Trivia Quiz

Australia has the nickname "The Lucky Country". But, Australia has had its fair share of disasters. Can you name the disastrous occurrences from the clues given? All multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Engadine

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,770

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
2787

Last 3 plays: Guest 193 (9/15), Kiwikaz (11/15), Guest 1 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1973, what occurred at the Brisbane Nightclub, "Whiskey Au Go-Go"? Hint

Poisoning

Murder

Arson

Bombing

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Question 2 of 15

2. "Santa never made it into ...". Where, in 1974? Hint

Brisbane

Darwin

Sydney

Melbourne

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Question 3 of 15

3. In February 1964, which naval disaster caused the death of 82 people? Hint

Sinking of HMAS Melbourne

Collision of HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Sydney

Collision of HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Voyager

Collision of HMAS Sydney and HMAS Voyager

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Question 4 of 15

4. What bridge collapsed in 1970, killing 35 people and injuring a further 18? Hint

Sydney Harbour

Victoria

Carlton

West Gate

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Question 5 of 15

5. What natural event killed 92 people in 1972 in South Australia? Hint

Flood

Cyclone

Heatwave

Hurricane

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1977, in New South Wales, a train crash killed 83 people. Where did this crash occur? Hint

North Sydney

Glebe

Cronulla

Granville

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 1983, bushfires killed over 70 people. In which three Australian States did this occur? Hint

South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales

Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales

Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia

Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 1991, in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, what occurred that killed over 10 people? Hint

Hurricane

Flood

Cyclone

Fire

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 1994, what occurred in a suburb of Brisbane that killed 12 people? Hint

Train crash

Bus crash

Car crash

Truck crash

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Question 10 of 15

10. 18 people were killed in what type of accident in the Townsville area of Queensland in 1996? Hint

Submarine

Plane

Helicopter

Naval

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Question 11 of 15

11. What killed 15 people in Childers, Queensland in 2000? Hint

Heatwave

Cyclone

Fire

Flood

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Question 12 of 15

12. What killed 92 people and injured a further 46 people in Western Australia in 1622? Hint

Cyclone

Shipwreck

Flood

Fire

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1846, in the Richmond River area of New South Wales, what, killed about 100 people? Hint

Cyclone

Flood

Massacre

Fire

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Question 14 of 15

14. In 1859, how many people died in relation to the shipwreck of the "Admella"? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Floods in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, and Maryborough, north of Brisbane, killed how many people in 1893? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1973, what occurred at the Brisbane Nightclub, "Whiskey Au Go-Go"?

Answer: Arson

In March, 1973, the Whiskey Au Go-Go nightclub was deliberately set alight, the ensuing fire killed 15 people.

2. "Santa never made it into ...". Where, in 1974?

Answer: Darwin

This was a song by Bill and Boyd recalling Cyclone Tracy. On Christmas Day, 1974, Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin with a force never before seen. Sixty five people were killed and approximately 650 people were injured. Darwin was never the same again.

3. In February 1964, which naval disaster caused the death of 82 people?

Answer: Collision of HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Voyager

Off Jervis Bay in New South Wales, HMAS Melbourne collided with HMAS Voyager.

4. What bridge collapsed in 1970, killing 35 people and injuring a further 18?

Answer: West Gate

In Melbourne, on the Lower Yarra River, the West Gate Bridge collapsed in October 1970.

5. What natural event killed 92 people in 1972 in South Australia?

Answer: Heatwave

A heatwave killed 92 people in South Australia in 1972. Surprisingly enough, every decade since records have been kept, heatwaves have killed hundreds of people in Australia, usually the old and infirm.

6. In 1977, in New South Wales, a train crash killed 83 people. Where did this crash occur?

Answer: Granville

In Granville, a suburb of Sydney, a commuter train crashed into a concrete pylon supporting the Granville Bridge. The bridge collapsed and killed 83 people, injuring a further 213.

7. In 1983, bushfires killed over 70 people. In which three Australian States did this occur?

Answer: Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia

"Ash Wednesday", a day forever written into Australian disaster history. 75 people lost their lives and over 2500 were injured.

8. In 1991, in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, what occurred that killed over 10 people?

Answer: Fire

In August, 1991, in Dungog, a town in rural New South Wales, the Palm Grove Hostel burnt down killing 12 people and injuring a further 28.

9. In 1994, what occurred in a suburb of Brisbane that killed 12 people?

Answer: Bus crash

In October, 1994, 12 people were killed and 39 people were injured in a bus crash at Boondall.

10. 18 people were killed in what type of accident in the Townsville area of Queensland in 1996?

Answer: Helicopter

Near Townsville, Queensland, in June 1996, two Army Blackhawk helicopters collided, killing 18 and injuring a further 10 defence force personnel.

11. What killed 15 people in Childers, Queensland in 2000?

Answer: Fire

Fire, specifically, arson, killed 15 people and injured a further five people in Childers in 2000, after a fire was deliberately lit within the confines of the Childers Backpackers Hostel.

12. What killed 92 people and injured a further 46 people in Western Australia in 1622?

Answer: Shipwreck

In May, on Monte Bello Island, the Tryal was shipwrecked, killing 92 people and injuring a further 46 people - the survivors made it to Batavia in a small boat.

13. In 1846, in the Richmond River area of New South Wales, what, killed about 100 people?

Answer: Massacre

In August, 1846, in the Richmond River region in New South Wales, a shooting massacre killed approximately 100 Aboriginals.

14. In 1859, how many people died in relation to the shipwreck of the "Admella"?

Answer: 89

In August 1859, 89 people died in the shipwreck of the Admella, and 24 more people were injured.

15. Floods in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, and Maryborough, north of Brisbane, killed how many people in 1893?

Answer: 35

Floods in 1893 killed 35 people in the Ipswich and Maryborough areas with over 300 people being injured.

Source: Author Engadine

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