Famous Australians - Internet Research Sheet

Name ...............................                                                        Class ...........

John Flynn

1. Why is John Flynn considered famous?

 
2. When was he born?
3. The First Flight
When Destination Pilot Doctor
       
4. How many Flying Doctor Bases were established around Australia?
5. What bank note does John Flynn appear on?
6. Where are his ashes buried?

Edward "Weary" Dunlop

1. In what year was "Weary" Dunlop born?
2. Where did he grow up?
3. Where did he work when he left school?
4. What did he study at Melbourne University?
5. What national sporting team did he play for?
6. Where was he in when he was captured in World War 2?
7. What country was he sent to when he was a prisoner?
8. "Weary" was a surgeon in the prisoner of war camp. What were the other prisoners building?
 
9. When did he receive his knighthood?