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Shane Bourne, Australian comedian, actor, and television host
Shane Jerome Bourne (born 24 November 1949) is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, musician, and television host. Bourne co-founded an Australian pop, rock band Bandicoot in early 1976 with Mick Fettes (formerly of the band Madder Lake) both on lead vocals. Shane Jerome Bourne was born on 24 November 1949 in Melbourne, Victoria.
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Shane Bourne was born in 1949. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1949 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.27 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $8,400 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $5,000 | $67,500 |
| Minimum wage | $0.40 | $7.25/hr (federal) |
| Movie ticket | $0.46 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.03 | $0.73 |
| Population | 149.2M | 341 million |
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