20 March – The Television Act is passed by parliament, setting regulations for the broadcast of
television in Australia, although television transmission did not commence until 1956.
23 May:
Fitzroy go within ten minutes of a team score of 0.0 (0), which would have been a
VFL first, against
Footscray in appalling conditions.
Allan Ruthven kicks a late goal to save them from this ignominy.
1 August:
Collingwood end
Geelong's record 26-game unbeaten streak, which still stand, when they win 10.15 (75) to 7.13 (55).
20 March – The Television Act is passed by parliament, setting regulations for the broadcast of
television in Australia, although television transmission did not commence until 1956.
23 May:
Fitzroy go within ten minutes of a team score of 0.0 (0), which would have been a
VFL first, against
Footscray in appalling conditions.
Allan Ruthven kicks a late goal to save them from this ignominy.
1 August:
Collingwood end
Geelong's record 26-game unbeaten streak, which still stand, when they win 10.15 (75) to 7.13 (55).