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DATED INFORMATION - Archive Only
 Vegemite
Developed as a by-product of the brewing process, this yeast spread is very rich in Vitamin B and many other minerals. Vegemite was first available on the shelves in 1923 and has remained an Australian icon ever since. Vegemite is a traditional gift for Australian expatriates living overseas (better check with your country’s custom requirements about bringing in foodstuffs).
Vegemite Website
Victa Mowers
Invented by Mervyn Victor Richardson in his garage in 1952. By the mid ‘90’s, there were six million Victa lawnmowers in Australia.
Videos
Australia has the highest per-capita ownership of VCRs of any nation (81% of Australia’s television-owning homes). About 220 million videos are rented annually.
Visa (Credit Card)
Visa International is a Partner of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and a worldwide Olympic Partner. Visa is the preferred payment card of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Visa Website
Visa to enter Australia
Related sections on the site: Visa and Electronic Travel Authority(ETA)
Voting (suffrage)
18 years and compulsory. In 1858, the Parliament granted universal male suffrage and the secret ballot. In 1893, the Electoral Act was passed giving ‘one man one vote’. Women given the right to vote in 1902. Further information
Information on voting of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders can be found on the AEC website at:
Aborigines and the Vote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Electoral timeline.
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