On August 5, 1944, over 1,100 Japanese POWs launched the Cowra Breakout in Australia, leading to 231 prisoner deaths, 4 guards killed, and a legacy of reconciliation.
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December 3, 1854 | The Eureka Stockade: A Turning Point in Australian Democracy
The Eureka Stockade of 1854 was a miner-led rebellion in Ballarat, Victoria, against harsh mining license laws. Despite defeat, it marked the rise of Australian democracy.