It is exactly 120 years since an inconspicuous vessel named Turbo sailed into Melbourne’s Hobson’s Bay carrying the first-ever bulk delivery of kerosene to Australia.

Since that June day in 1901, Shell has become a household name on these shores, establishing a range of oil refineries and domestic storage and distribution terminals, as well as a vast network of service stations.

Australia has changed a bit since then, too. It’s true, 1901 was a momentous year for the country, but how much of it do you know? As we celebrate Shell’s 120th birthday in Australia, take our fun quiz to find out.

1. Which iconic Brisbane building had its foundation stone laid in 1901?

2. Queen Victoria’s death brought an end to her 63-year reign in 1901, but who succeeded her as the country’s monarch?

3. In its 40th year, the Melbourne Cup was won by which money-spinning horse?

4. Today Australia is home to more than 25 million people. But what was the official population, as recorded by the census, in 1901?

5. Unlike today’s nationwide competition, the AFL was once a purely Victorian affair. Who won the Grand Final in 1901?

6. What construction, which would end up being the largest of its kind in the world, was started in December 1901?

7. Where was the first Australian Parliament opened on 9 May, 1901?

8. Destined to become a great of Australian literature, Miles Franklin published her first novel during 1901 while still a teenager. What was it called?

9. Which Tasmanian pub, nicknamed the ‘Grand Old Lady of the West’, was established in 1901?

10. In 1901, a doctor named James Farrer developed a foodstuff in Australia that would become widely used for years, and which he named ‘Federation’. What was it?

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