8 to 30 June — Perth receives 476.1 millimetres (18.74 in) of rain in twenty-three days, easily its heaviest monthly rainfall on record[1] and unlikely to be approached due to anthropogenic
global warming.[2]
6 July —
Frank Forde is sworn in as Prime Minister of Australia, following the death of
John Curtin. He will serve Australia's shortest term as prime minister, being replaced by
Ben Chifley a week later.
29 September – The
1945 VFL Grand Final is held, and becomes known as the "Bloodbath" due to the wet, muddy conditions and frequent violence between players and amongst the spectators.
Carlton defeats
South Melbourne 15.13 (103) to 10.15 (75).
26 December – The
firstSydney to Hobart Yacht Race begins. The British yacht Rani wins both line honours and the handicap, arriving in
Hobart on 3 January.
8 to 30 June — Perth receives 476.1 millimetres (18.74 in) of rain in twenty-three days, easily its heaviest monthly rainfall on record[1] and unlikely to be approached due to anthropogenic
global warming.[2]
6 July —
Frank Forde is sworn in as Prime Minister of Australia, following the death of
John Curtin. He will serve Australia's shortest term as prime minister, being replaced by
Ben Chifley a week later.
29 September – The
1945 VFL Grand Final is held, and becomes known as the "Bloodbath" due to the wet, muddy conditions and frequent violence between players and amongst the spectators.
Carlton defeats
South Melbourne 15.13 (103) to 10.15 (75).
26 December – The
firstSydney to Hobart Yacht Race begins. The British yacht Rani wins both line honours and the handicap, arriving in
Hobart on 3 January.