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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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PredictionPrediction
Our prediction for the Our prediction for the
2010 Commonwealth Games 2010 Commonwealth Games
medal total for Australia is……….medal total for Australia is……….
200 Medals!!!200 Medals!!!
Medals Pie Chart 1998Medals Pie Chart 1998
Australia Medals Tally 1998
Swimming
Shooting
Gymnastics
Athletics
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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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