1913- Born Herbert Henry Dawson on March 19th in Collingwood, Victoria.

1923- Placed in St Vincent Orphanage aged 10.

1926- Ran away from the Orphanage aged 13. Worked various jobs, started singing and playing concertina at local dances.

1932- Formed a double act with brother Ted. Recorded a number of blue vinyl discs at Collingwood.

1934- Played steel guitar with "Smoky and the Pepsodent Rangers".

1935- Went from 3JR Amateur Station to 3KZ.

1937- Sponsored by Pepsodent for his show on 3KZ. Formed the "The South Sea Islanders" and had two radio spots per week.

1940- Worked as The South Sea Islanders with Isador Goodman's theatre orchestra at the Capitol.

1941- March. Celebrated 400th broadcast over 3KZ. Got a recording contract with Columbia Records (EMI) which lasted over 30 years.

1942- Second recording session at the Price Edward Theatre with backing by Bert Howell's Band. Recorded 26 episodes of radio adventures.

1943- Joined the Army Medical Corps. Later transferred to the 1st Australian Army Entertainment Unit. He was in Darwin when it was bombed.

1944- March 13- Marries Dottie.

1945- Discharged from the army. Started script writing and producing his own radio show.

1946-1948- Busy with radio, theatre and travelling shows.

1948- In July recorded at Homebush, Sydney, 6 tracks including "My Heart Is Where The Roper River Flows" and "Tonight".

1950- ABC commissioned Smoky to write a series of songs and stories for a new show "Inlander". Received a draft treatment of "The Cowboy From Down Under" in the U. S.

1951- Went to the UK and performed at the Festival of Britain. Visited America and had his own TV show "Australiana".

1951-1958- Recorded 6 records per year.

1952- Appeared in Nashville with Ernest Tubb. Signed by the world's largest country music publisher "Acuff and Rose". Recorded song "The Last Supper" on the Hickory Label which went to number 1. Contracted to 20th Century Fox to promote Australian film "Kangaroo". Also appeared in Broadway musical "Kiss Me Kate".

1952-1962- Signed with Kellogg for "The Adventures of Smoky Dawson" and broadcasted through 69 stations.

1957-1979- Opens the "Ranch" in Inglewood, Sydney< for country music shows, film making, holiday camps, riding school, stunt school and amusement park. Raised money for charity for 20 years.

1973- Recorded another album for EMI "Back At The Ranch". Joins TV Station Channel 9.

1975- In February mad a film documentary for the "Far West Children's Home". Featured on "This Is Your Life" (then on channel 7).

1976- Glenn Campbell and co star Olivia Newton-John film a TV special "Glenn Campbell Down Under" at Smoky's "Ranch".

1977- Inducted into the Hand of Fame in Tamworth.

1978- Elevated into the Roll Of Renown, in Tamworth.

1978- Invited to Nashville to appear with "The All Time Greats" by the Country Music Association and Grand Ol' Opry and presented with "The Pioneer Honour Award".

1979- Smoky and Flash immortalised in wax at the Tamworth Wax Museum Gallery of Stars.

1980's- Has a guest spot on two episodes of "A Country Practice".

1982- Flash, Smoky's horse and co-star dies at the age of 35.

1982- Awarded the Order of the British Empire (Civil) in recognition to service to country music.

1985- His book "Smoky Dawson A Life" which is illustrated by Pro Hart and introduced by R. M. Williams is released.

1988- Won the Heritage Award at the Gold Guitars Awards for "The Days Of Old Khancoban" with Trevor Knight and the Newport Trio.

1989- Smoky wins his second Gold Guitar for Best Group or Duo with Trevor Knight for "High Country".

1995- Inaugural Patron of the Australian Country Music Foundation.

1999- Awarded the Order Of Australia Medal (O.A.M.) in recognition to service to country music.

2001- Made patron of the Stockman's Hall of Fame and was the first of the Galleries set up for the pioneers.

2001- Won the Rotary International Award with the song "Follow Your Dream". Recorded in English for Rotary by a choir of 18 exchange students who also recorded it in their native language for use in their home country. The song was recorded with the Howie Brothers.

2004-2005- Signed with Sony Label to record poems written by Smoky.

2005- Inducted into the Australian Record Industry Hall of Fame. Released his last album, which made him the oldest recording artist.

2008. Smoky passed away on 13th February.

A wax sculpture of Smoky and Flash are in the Big Golden Guitar Wax Museum.
Smoky has a "Star" in the Gallery of Stars in the forecourt of the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre.