http://www.northernstar.com.au/competitions/2013/11/26/nie-australias-greatest-people/NiE Australia's Greatest People
Closing date
6 December 2013
Australia’s Greatest People & their Achievements by Linsay Knight published by Random House Australia
Australia is a young country, but in the short time since our recorded history began we have achieved remarkable wealth and prosperity across many areas of life. From business to science, politics to sport, science to the arts, and entertainment to social justice, we are a country of achievers.
In Australia's Greatest People and their Achievements, you will learn about many people who came from humble beginnings, but worked hard to achieve their dreams. The stories will show you that with hope and dedication, almost anything is possible.
Be inspired.
Filled with information, interesting fact pages, breakout boxes and loads of illustrations, this is a fun and inspiring book for people of all ages, and especially children aged 12+, to dip into.
http://www.randomhouse.com.au/books/linsay-knight/australias-greatest-people-and-their-achievements-9780857980205.aspx$24.95
WIN a copy of this fabulous book published by Random House Australia by matching who said what.
Entry Form
1. Which famous Australian said- " If there is any road not travelled then that is the one I must take." *
Gough Whitlam
Geoffrey Rush
Edward John Eyre
Baz Luhrmann
Fiona Wood
Richie Benaud
Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
2. Which famous Australian said- " From our broadcasting box you can't see any grass at all. It is simply a carpet of humanity." *
Gough Whitlam
Geoffrey Rush
Edward John Eyre
Baz Luhrmann
Fiona Wood
Richie Benaud
Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
3. Which famous Australian said - "If Paris is a city of lights, Sydney is a city of fireworks." *
Gough Whitlam
Geoffrey Rush
Edward John Eyre
Baz Luhrmann
Fiona Wood
Richie Benaud
Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
4. Which famous Australian said - "My overwhelming feeling at the time and subsequently has been one of feeling very privileged to have been able to have helped." *
Gough Whiltlam
Geoffrey Rush
Edward John Eyre
Baz Luhrmann
Fiona Wood
Richie Benaud
Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
5. Which famous Australian said - " Every country needs its heroes and we must follow them." *
Gough Whitlam
Geoffrey Rush
Edward John Eyre
Baz Luhrmann
Fiona Wood
Richie Benaud
Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
6. Which famous Australian said - " Well may we say God save the Queen because nothing will save the Governor General." *
Gough Whitlam
Geoffrey Rush
Edward John Eyre
Baz Luhrmann
Fiona Wood
Richie Benaud
Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
7. Which famous Australian said -"I do love perusing the dictionary to find how many words I don't use - words that have specific, sharp, focused meaning. I also love the sound of certain words. I love the sound of the word pom-pom." *
Gough Whitlam
Geoffrey Rush
Edward John Eyre
Baz Luhrmann
Fiona Wood
Richie Benaud
Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
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