The Weekly Times quiz from Brydon Coverdale, June 17 edition

Only geniuses will get all 25 questions right on this week’s quiz.

TEST your knowledge with our weekly quiz, compiled by The Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale. Only the champions will get 21-25 correct.

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QUESTIONS

1 What New South Wales town sits across the Murray River from Echuca?

2 What is the name for the top number in a fraction?

3 Which current AFL coach played for Essendon and Port Adelaide?

4 Jessica Mauboy, Dami Im and Kate Miller-Heidke have all represented Australia at what international competition?

5 How many players are there on each team in a polo match?

6 What Queensland city calls itself “The Beef Capital of Australia” and hosts the Beef Australia Expo every three years?

7 The west coast of Australia borders which ocean?

8 True or false: New Zealand is the world’s largest producer of kiwifruit.

9 In Australia, the business abbreviation “Pty Ltd” is short for what two words?

10 The federal member for Wannon, Dan Tehan currently holds what ministry in the Morrison Government?

11 Children’s character Paddington Bear famously loves what spread commonly eaten on toast?

Question 14: The Hussey brothers. Picture: Ray Titus

Question 25: Johnny Young (centre), host of Young Talent Time.

12 What anagram of the word “angel” means to gather information bit by bit?

13 The inept German officers Colonel Klink and Sergeant Schultz were characters in what sitcom of the 1960s?

14 What is the name of cricketer Mike Hussey’s brother who also played cricket for Australia?

15 Rip Rip Woodchip is a well-known song by which Australian country singer?

16 Nicknamed “The White Mouse”, which Australian nurse gained renown as a member of the French Resistance during World War II?

17 The Caulfield Cup horse race is held annually in which month?

18 What city is the northern terminus for the Ghan train service?

19 The dismissal of Gough Whitlam as Australia’s prime minister occurred on the 11th of November in what year?

20 Which of these cheese varieties is NOT typically made from sheep’s milk — Stilton, Pecorino or Roquefort?

21 Maurice Micklewhite is the real name of what legendary English actor?

22 The most recent Summer Olympics to have been held in the USA took place in which city?

23 What name is given to an adult female swan?

24 Australians Harry Seidler, Robin Boyd and Glenn Murcutt are famous for their work in which profession?

25 Episodes of the TV show Young Talent Time usually ended with host Johnny Young leading a sing-along of what Beatles song?

Question 19: Gough Whitlam on steps of Parliament House delivering speech after his dismissal.

ANSWERS

1. Moama

2. Numerator

3. Damien Hardwick

4. Eurovision

5. Four

6. Rockhampton

7. Indian Ocean

8. False (it is China)

9. Proprietary Limited

10. Education

11. Marmalade

12. Glean

13. Hogan’s Heroes

14. David Hussey

15. John Williamson

16. Nancy Wake

17. October

18. Darwin

19. 1975

20. Stilton (cow’s milk)

21. Michael Caine

22. Atlanta (1996)

23. Pen

24. Architecture

25. All My Loving

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