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Bushfires are tragically fought by families, neighbours, volunteers, and professional firefighters, all risking their lives. Facing a wall of roaring flames is a terrifying prospect, too often with the direst consequences. The deaths of these individuals must be honoured as continual reminders of the fragility of the human condition against nature, but also of the heroism that is often remembered posthumously.
1. What is the town of Bury St Edmunds named after?
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1. Who painted Boating on the Seine in 1879?
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1. When did the most recent ice age end?
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1. Who built the tower of London?
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1. Where did the custom of decorating a Christmas tree originate?
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1. Who created Knight, Death and Devil in 1513?
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1. Who was an Official Australian Photographer during both WWI and WWII, as well as accompanying three Antarctic Expeditions?
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1. Founded in 1540, which organisation was better known as the Jesuits?
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1. Which Native American confederation reached an agreement of mutual defense and trade with the British colonists at Plymouth in 1621?
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1. Which country made huge profits from the Mexico-Manila galleon trade from 1565 to 1815?
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1.The 1915 Gallipoli landings involved soldiers from the British Empire, Australia, New Zealand and which other country?
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