|
Symbol Of Australia
National symbols of Australia are the official symbols used to represent Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising mainland Australia, the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and list of islands of Australia, numerous smaller isl ... as a nation or the Commonwealth Government. Additionally, each state and territory has its own set of symbols. List of symbols See also * District tartans of Australia * List of Australian flags References External links National symbols'australia.gov.au'' Retrieved 18 March 2018. Australian National Symbols'pmc.gov.au'' Retrieved 18 March 2018. Australia's National Symbols'dfat.gov.au'' Retrieved 18 March 2018. {{Oceania topic, National symbols of Australian patriotism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Symbol
A national symbol is a manifestation of a nation or community, serving as a representation of their National identity, identity and values. National symbols may be not only applied to sovereign states but also nations and countries in a state of Colony, colonial or other forms of Dependent territory, dependence, federalism, federal integration, or even ethnocultural communities that identify as a "nationality" despite lacking autonomy. National symbols intend to unite individuals by creating visual, verbal, or icon, iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, culture and/or history. These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of patriotism and/or aspiring nationalism (such as independence, autonomy, and/or separation movements) and are designed to be inclusive and representative of all the people of the national community. Common official national symbols *The national flag, flag or banner of a state *The Gallery of country coats of arms, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advance Australia Fair
"Advance Australia Fair" is the national anthem of Australia. Written by Scottish-born Australian composer Peter Dodds McCormick, the song was first performed as a patriotic song in Australia in 1878. It replaced "God Save the King, God Save the Queen" as the official national anthem by the Whitlam government in 1974, following an indicative opinion survey. The subsequent Fraser government reinstated "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem in January 1976 alongside three other "national songs": "Advance Australia Fair", "Waltzing Matilda" and "Song of Australia". Later in 1977 a 1977 Australian plebiscite (National Song), plebiscite to choose the "national song" preferred "Advance Australia Fair". This was subsequently proclaimed the national anthem in 1984 by the Hawke government. "God Save the Queen" became the royal anthem (later "God Save the King" on the accession of Charles III, King Charles III), and is used at public engagements attended by the King or members of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District Tartans Of Australia
Tartan#Regional, District tartans for the Commonwealth of Australia and for each of its constituent States and territories of Australia, States have been registered in the Scottish Register of Tartans (SRT). Additionally, fashion tartans covering either Australia as a whole, or its capital city, Canberra, have been registered in the SRT, as have district tartans in respect of some of Local government in Australia, Australia's local government areas. Some of those registered tartans have been officially adopted, approved or procured by the relevant district. Most of the rest of them have been registered either with some form of official permission or support, or with the endorsement of an organisation based within the relevant district. This article lists the registered tartans, and also provides information about their origins, registration, and legal status. Legal status The SRT was established by the government of Scotland in November 2008, and was launched in February 2009. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
