Common Wealth Games:Common Wealth Games:AustraliaAustralia

By Bronwyn Gowenlock,By Bronwyn Gowenlock,

Olivia Christie &Olivia Christie &

Chloe CraigChloe Craig

AustraliaAustralia

The Capital: CanberraThe Capital: Canberra

Area: 7,682,300 sq kmArea: 7,682,300 sq km

Population:20,000,000Population:20,000,000

Language: EnglishLanguage: English

Currency: Australian DollarCurrency: Australian Dollar

AustraliaAustraliaAustralia first joined the common Australia first joined the common wealth games in 1930.wealth games in 1930.

They are one of six countries who They are one of six countries who have competed in every Common have competed in every Common Wealth Games. Wealth Games.

In 2006 they won 221 medals and 86 In 2006 they won 221 medals and 86 were gold.were gold.

Australian HistoryAustralian History60,000-40,000 B.C.:60,000-40,000 B.C.:People from Southeast Asia settle in Australia. Their descendants are the People from Southeast Asia settle in Australia. Their descendants are the Aboriginal people.Aboriginal people.8000 B.C.:8000 B.C.:Aborigines invent the boomerang.Aborigines invent the boomerang.1770 A.D.:1770 A.D.:Britain claims Australia. It settles the first of six colonies in 1788.Britain claims Australia. It settles the first of six colonies in 1788.1850s:1850s:Gold is found in southern Australia. Gold is found in southern Australia. 1901:1901:The six colonies join to form the Commonwealth of Australia. It has a The six colonies join to form the Commonwealth of Australia. It has a democratic government. Britain's royalty has only a ceremonial role.democratic government. Britain's royalty has only a ceremonial role.1927:1927:Canberra officially replaces Melbourne as the nation's capital.Canberra officially replaces Melbourne as the nation's capital.1962:1962:Aborigines are given the right to vote. Aborigines are given the right to vote. 2000:2000:Sydney hosts the Summer Olympic Games.Sydney hosts the Summer Olympic Games.2008:2008:The Australian parliament formally apologizes for past wrongs committed The Australian parliament formally apologizes for past wrongs committed against the Aboriginal people.against the Aboriginal people.

Where is Australia?Where is Australia?Us!!

Australia

Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games were The Commonwealth Games were formed in 1930 when they were formed in 1930 when they were originally called the “British Empire originally called the “British Empire Games.”Games.”

The first ones were held in Hamilton, The first ones were held in Hamilton, Canada. Canada.

Australian Men Gold Medallists in Australian Men Gold Medallists in 20062006

Australia won the 4 x 400 Metres Australia won the 4 x 400 Metres Relay: 3:00.93 Relay: 3:00.93

John SteffensenJohn Steffensen

Stuart Rendell Stuart Rendell

Steve Hooker Steve Hooker

Nathan Deakes Nathan Deakes

Scott Martin Scott Martin

Australian Women Gold Medallists Australian Women Gold Medallists in 2006in 2006

Kerryn McCann Kerryn McCann

Jana Pittman Jana Pittman

Kym Howe Kym Howe

Bronwyn Thompson Bronwyn Thompson

Brooke Krueger-Billett Brooke Krueger-Billett

Jane Saville Jane Saville

Australia’s Medal TotalAustralia’s Medal TotalAustralain Medals CWG

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Our prediction for the Our prediction for the

2010 Commonwealth Games 2010 Commonwealth Games

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200 Medals!!!200 Medals!!!

Medals Pie Chart 1998Medals Pie Chart 1998

Australia Medals Tally 1998

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Medals Pie Chart 2002Medals Pie Chart 2002Australia Medals Tally 2002

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Medals Pie Chat 2006Medals Pie Chat 2006Australia Medals Tally 2006

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