Richard GreggAge: 201896–1916
- Name
- Richard Gregg
- Given names
- Richard
- Surname
- Gregg
| Birth | about 1896 36 26 |
| Australian History | 1896 Note: The Bathurst Conference (the second 'people's convention') meets to discuss the 1891 draft constitution |
| Australian History | 1897 (Age 12 months) Note: In two sessions, the Second National Australasian Convention meets (with representatives from all colonies except Queensland present). They agree to adopt a constitution based on the 1891 draft, and then revise and amend it later that year. Note: Catherine Helen Spence became the first female political candidate for political office, standing for election as a representative for South Australia. |
| Birth of a sister | about 1898 (Age 2)
younger sister -
Anne Gregg
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| Australian History | 1898 (Age 2) Note: The Convention agrees on a final draft to be put to the people. Note: After much public debate, the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian referendums are successful; the New South Wales referendum narrowly fails. Later New South Wales votes 'yes' in a second referendum, and Queensland and Western Australia also vote to join. |
| Australian History | 1899 (Age 3) Note: The decision is made to site the national capital in New South Wales, but not within 100 miles of Sydney. Note: The Australian Labor Party holds office for a few days in Queensland, becoming the first trade union party to do so anywhere in the world. Note: The first contingents from various Australian colonies are sent to South Africa to participate in the Second Boer War. |
| Birth of a sister | 16 February 1900 (Age 4)
younger sister -
Mary Ellen Gregg
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| Australian History | 1900 (Age 4) Note: Several delegates visit London to resist proposed changes to the agreed-upon constitution. Note: The constitution is passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom as a schedule to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, and is given royal assent |
| Australian History | 1901 (Age 5) Note: (01 Jan) Australia becomes a federation on 1 January. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister; the 7th Earl of Hopetoun becomes Governor-General Note: The first parliament met in Parliament House, Melbourne Note: Immigration Restriction act was introduced- The White Australian Policy Note: The Australian National Flag was flown for the first time |
| Birth of a sister | about 1902 (Age 6)
younger sister -
Sarah (Sadie) Gregg
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| Australian History | 1902 (Age 6) Note: The Franchise Act guarantees women the right to vote in federal elections (by this stage, most states had already done this). However, it excludes most non-European ethnic groups, including Aboriginal people, unless already registered to vote on State roles. Note: King Edward VII approved the design of the Australian flag. Note: Breaker Morant is executed for having shot Boers who had surrendered |
| Australian History | 1903 (Age 7) Note: The High Court of Australia is established with Samuel Griffith as the first Chief Justice. Note: The Defence Act gives the federal government full control over the Australian Army Note: Alfred Deakin elected Prime Minister |
| Australian History | 1904 (Age 8) Note: A site at Dalgety, New South Wales chosen for the new national capital Note: Chris Watson forms the first federal Labor (minority) government |
| Birth of a brother | about 1905 (Age 9)
younger brother -
George Burrows Gregg
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| Australian History | 1906 (Age 10) Note: Australia takes control of south-eastern New Guinea |
| Birth of a brother | 28 June 1907 (Age 11)
younger brother -
Finley Gregg
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| Birth of a brother | about 1908 (Age 12)
younger brother -
William Gregg
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| Australian History | 1908 (Age 12) Note: Dorothea Mackellar publishes My Country Note: The Dalgety proposal for the national capital is revoked, and Canberra is chosen instead |
| Australian History | 1909 (Age 13) Note: The first powered aeroplane flight in Australia is made. |
| Australian History | 1910 (Age 14) Note: Andrew Fisher forms the first federal majority Labor government. |
| Birth of a brother | 8 July 1911 (Age 15)
younger brother -
John Gregg
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| Australian History | 1911 (Age 15) Note: The Royal Australian Navy is founded Note: The Northern Territory comes under Commonwealth control, being split off from South Australia Note: The first national census is conducted. Note: Australian Capital Territory proclaimed. |
| Australian History | 1912 (Age 16) Note: Australia sends women to the Olympic Games for the first time Note: Walter Burley Griffin wins a design competition for the new city of Canberra |
| Australian History | 1913 (Age 17) Note: Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth cross the Blue Mountains. Note: Matthew Flinders refers to New South Wales by the name 'Australia'. |
| Australian History | 1913 (Age 17) Note: The foundation stone for the city of Canberra is put in place |
| Australian History | 1914 (Age 18) Note: Australian soldiers are sent to the First World War. This was first time Australians had fought under the Australian flag, as opposed to that of Britain's. |
| Australian History | 1915 (Age 19) Note: (25 APRIL)Australian soldiers land at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey on 25 April. Note: Jervis Bay Territory comprising 6,677 hectares surrendered and becomes part of the Australia Capital Territory. Note: Surfing is first introduced to Australia Note: Billy Hughes became Prime Minister |
| Australian History | 1916 (on the date of death) Note: Hotels are forced to close at 6 p.m., leading to the beginning of the 'six o'clock swill' Note: Australia suffers heavy casualties in the Western Front Battle of the Somme. Note: The Returned Sailors� and Soldiers� Imperial League of Australia, the forerunner to the Returned and Services League of Australia is founded Note: The Labor government under Billy Hughes splits over conscription. First referendum on conscription is rejected |
| Death | about 1916 (Age 20) |
| Family with parents - View family |
| father |
Robert Gregg
Birth 1860 Death 1936 (Age 76) Loading...
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10 years mother |
Mattie Burrowes
Birth 1870 Death 1964 (Age 94) Loading...
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Marriage: 30 August 1889 |
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8 months #1 elder brother |
Robert Gregg
Birth May 1890 30 20 Death 12 November 1970 (Age 80) Loading...
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3 years #2 elder sister |
Eliza Jane (Betty) Gregg
Birth 23 October 1892 32 22 Death 25 January 1995 (Age 102) Loading...
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19 months #3 elder sister |
Isabella Gregg
Birth 12 May 1894 34 24 County Donegal, Ireland Death 2 October 1998 (Age 104) Loading...
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20 months #4 himself |
Richard Gregg
Birth about 1896 36 26 Death about 1916 (Age 20) Loading...
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2 years #5 younger sister |
Anne Gregg
Birth about 1898 38 28 Death yes Loading...
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2 years #6 younger sister |
Mary Ellen Gregg
Birth 16 February 1900 40 30 Death 8 October 1994 (Age 94) Loading...
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22 months #7 younger sister |
Sarah (Sadie) Gregg
Birth about 1902 42 32 Death about 1960 (Age 58) Loading...
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3 years #8 younger brother |
George Burrows Gregg
Birth about 1905 45 35 Death January 1989 (Age 84) Loading...
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3 years #9 younger brother |
Finley Gregg
Birth 28 June 1907 47 37 Death 19 March 1983 (Age 75) Loading...
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6 months #10 younger brother |
William Gregg
Birth about 1908 48 38 Death yes Loading...
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4 years #11 younger brother |
John Gregg
Birth 8 July 1911 51 41 Death 22 February 1984 (Age 72) Loading...
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