Tag: 20th Century
Spanish war investigation decision overturned
A Spanish judge has reversed a decision to hold a nation-wide investigation into the disappearance of thousands of people during and after the country's civil war. [MORE]
Original Manly ferry up for auction
One of the original Manly ferries that has a reputation for hitting the most unusual thing on Sydney Harbour is up for auction today.[MORE]
Happy carousel memories for beachgoers
There were free rides for anyone over the age of 70, as locals celebrated a milestone anniversary for the much-loved carousel at Semaphore in Adelaide.[MORE]
Historian suggests dual decision on capital location
A Canberra historian says engineers as well as politicians had a say in the location of the capital.[MORE]
Brisbane divided on saving sinking City Hall
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A new report has found it will cost $200m to save Brisbane's sinking City Hall.[MORE]
Stalin's grandson dies
One of Joseph Stalin's grandsons, Joseph Alliluyev, a well-known cardiologist, has died, Russian news agencies have reported.[MORE]
Hundreds bid farewell to Berlin's Tempelhof airport
Hundreds of people have said farewell to Berlin's Tempelhof airport, a massive Nazi-built landmark in the heart of the German capital that served as a lifeline for West Berlin during the post-war Soviet blockade.[MORE]
Honecker's weapons to be auctioned in Germany
Weapons that once belonged to former East Germany leader Erich Honecker are to be sold at auction in Germany. [MORE]
Last Titanic survivor sells mementos for $78k
The last remaining survivor of the Titanic received more than $78,000 in an auction of items from the liner to raise money to pay her nursing home fees, auctioneers said.[MORE]
Last Titanic survivor 'sells mementos'
The last remaining survivor of the Titanic disaster is auctioning mementos from the doomed liner to pay for her nursing home fees, a newspaper has reported. [MORE]
Mao's personal plane up for sale
Mao Zedong's personal aeroplane has been put up for sale by the owner of a shopping centre in southern China to make more space for parking.[MORE]
Vietnam vet to bring last missing digger home
A Tamworth veteran is preparing to fly to Hanoi next week to help bring home the body of the last missing Australian soldier from the Vietnam War.[MORE]
Sir Don's bat goes for record price
The first test cricket bat used by Sir Donald Bradman has sold for a record $145,000 at an auction in Melbourne last night.[MORE]
Sir Don's first bat auctioned for $145,000
Sir Donald Bradman's first Test cricket bat has sold for a record $145,000 at an auction in Melbourne.[MORE]
The Don's first bat under the hammer
The first cricket bat used by Sir Donald Bradman in his test career goes under the hammer in Melbourne tonight.[MORE]
Holt's photos, papers to go under hammer
A collection of photographs and documents belonging to Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt is up for auction in Melbourne tonight.[MORE]
Darwin bombers return to pay respects
More than 60 years after Darwin was hit by Japanese bombing raids, a group of airmen from that country have returned to pay their respects to those who died and lay wreaths at the Cenotaph.[MORE]
New life for colonial post office
A slice of Tasmania's colonial heritage is being restored for public display.[MORE]
Spy writer le Carre considered defecting to Russia
Espionage writer John le Carre reveals he was tempted to defect during the Cold War.[MORE]
Wax Hitler returns to Berlin museum after beheading
A restored waxwork of Adolf Hitler has returned to Berlin's Madame Tussauds after a demonstrator ripped off its head when it went on show two months ago, the museum said.[MORE]
Indian museum recreates Gandhi's loo: report
A museum at a former home of Mahatma Gandhi has a new exhibit - a replica of the specially-built mobile lavatory used by the father of Indian independence.[MORE]
Services to mark 7th anniversary of Sept 11 attacks
Memorial services will be held in the United States later today (local time) to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington.[MORE]
Spanish court seeks details on Franco's victims
Spain's High Court has petitioned the Catholic Church and local councils for details on thousands of people who disappeared during the country's Civil War in the 1930s.[MORE]
Officer had safety fears on HMAS Sydney, inquiry told
A retired naval officer from HMAS Sydney has told a public inquiry into the ship's sinking that there was a problem with its safety procedures.[MORE]
Bradman celebrated on 100th birthday anniversary
Celebrations will be held across Australia today to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald Bradman.[MORE]
