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Yes. This was around the time he was called before the French FA to answer for his chronic disciplinary problems. The hearing ended with him walking up to the head table and addressing each member of the committee in turn: "Idiot." "Idiot." "Idiot."  :hihi
 
Which Melbourne athlete introduced orienteering into Australia from Sweden?

Where was the first Aussie event held?
 
"1991: Signs for Nimes but is banned for three games after throwing the ball at a referee. At the disciplinary hearing, he walks up to each committee member and says: "Idiot". His ban is increased to two months, so Cantona responds by announcing his retirement."

http://www.ericcantona.com/en/biography.php

TC said:
Which Melbourne athlete introduced orienteering into Australia from Sweden?

Where was the first Aussie event held?
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TC said:
Which Melbourne athlete introduced orienteering into Australia from Sweden?

Where was the first Aussie event held?
Click to expand...

Paddy Palin, 1965 Blue Mountains?
 
Not the answer I have Bill, but yours pre dates mine

In Australia the first orienteering events were held around 1955. In 1965, Paddy Pallin, a well known bushwalker started an annual competition in N.S.W. which was a long trek through the bush in search of control points (often hidden under old buckets and the like). Although this was not truly orienteering, it was an important precursor to the introduction of the sport

I'll stick with the answer I have as it claims to be the first formal event
 
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