Written by Kate Manley
Whenever I hear our national anthem, such as at the start of some sporting events, it does instil a sense of nationalistic pride.
It was written by schoolteacher and songwriter Peter Dodd’s McCormick and first performed in 1878. It became Australia’s official national anthem in 1984 after a nationwide survey, replacing ‘God save the Queen’.
Here are the Lyrics.
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty, rich and rare
In history’s page let every stage
Advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands
For those who’ve across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share
With courage let us all combine
To advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair
So this month we are featuring fashions in our national colours: Green representing our eucalyptus trees and Gold our beaches and golden Wattle. In addition, two topical artworks by Ashleigh Manley from his Gallery.
- White linen sleeveless tie front top teamed with finest cotton, olive green camouflage print fully lined skirt.
- Bright yellow pure silk tie shoulder top over olive green cotton drill pants.
- Fine cotton, olive green camouflage print maxi dress featuring pale yellow webbing belt.
- Bright ‘Wattle’ yellow self embroidered linen dress under a relaxed olive green angora blend cardigan.
- Original watercolour painting titled ‘Eucalyptus Leaves’ – framed size 94 cms x 75 cms.
- Mid section of a tryptich titled ‘Bondi Beach’ giclee print – framed size 80 cms x 100 cms.