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1831–1903 (de facto Flag of Australia); 1903–1920s (still commonly used) Australian Federation Flag/New South Wales Ensign [55] A British White Ensign, featuring the Cross in Azure with five Argent Stars often varying between 5–8 Points. It was the de facto flag of Australia from 1 January 1901 to 3 September 1901. It was widely used in ...
Australian flag at half-mast on Remembrance Day. When the flag is flown at half-mast, it should be recognisably at half-mast—for example, a third of the way down from the top of the pole. [25] The Australian flag should never be flown half mast at night, unless directed to half-mast for an extended period. [25]
Eureka Flag "Lieutenant" Henry Ross [1] The battle flag of the Eureka Stockade featured the five stars of the constellation Crux Australis in white on a white cross and blue field. [2] [3] [4] 1900 Melbourne Evening Herald Flag (Blue) Mr. F. Thompson of Melbourne The six red stripes represent the six Australian states.
Flag of the governor-general of Australia: Flag of the governor general of Australia: 1953 Indigenous flag Australian Aboriginal flag: Australian Aboriginal Flag: 14 July 1995 [3] [4] Indigenous flag Torres Strait Islander flag: 14 July 1995 [5] National anthem: Advance Australia Fair "Advance Australia Fair" 19 April 1984 [6] Royal anthem: God ...
Three proposals were made by High Representative Carlos Westendorp, one being the adopted flag but with a shade of blue similar to the UN flag, another containing 5 stripes coming from each side of the flag without reaching the other side in yellow and white on a UN-like blue background, and the final being the same as the previous but with 12 ...
A flag of this type should not be added to any articles or pages unless it is officially proposed by a government agency, covered by the media, or sees notable local use. Summary Description Dr. John C. Blaxland's Proposal (2013 Australian Flag Proposal).svg
The following is a timeline of the flag of Australia. 3 September 1901 – The winning entry in the 1901 Federal Flag Design Competition is announced, and the Australian flag is flown for the first time at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. In the same week it was also flown at the Melbourne show. 16 September 1901 – The Australian flag is formally raised at Townsville, Queensland ...
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