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In this book , the words and music of Australia's National anthem are accompanied by paintings from some of Australia's finest artists: Fredrick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Margaret Preston, Russel Drysdale, Albert Namatjira and others. The first public performance of Australia's national anthem is thought to have been given in Sydney on 30 November 1878 at the St Andrew's Day concert of the Highland Society. The singer was a Mr Andrew Fairfax. It gained favour as a national song, and sung by a choir of 10,000 at the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. The Australian Labor Party policy for the 1972 elections included finding an alternative anthem to God Save the Queen. A competition was held but despite the large number of submissions received, none were considered acceptable. A couple of opinion polls in 1974 and 1977 followed, but it wasn't until 1984 that the song was formally adopted as Australia's only national anthem. Turn the pages through history and song, and advance Australia fair! Ages 4+
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- PublisherHarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0207185999
- ISBN 13 9780207185991
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages32
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Advance Australia Fair (Australian Children's Classics)
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HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australia, New South Wales, 1994
ISBN 10: 0207185999
ISBN 13: 9780207185991
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A fresh edition of Australia's National Anthem - beautifully illustrated by well-known Australian artists. In this book , the words and music of Australia's National anthem are accompanied by paintings from some of Australia's finest artists: Fredrick McCubbin, tom Roberts, Margaret Preston, Russel Drysdale, Albert Namatjira and others. the first public performance of Australia's national anthem is thought to have been given in Sydney on 30 November 1878 at the St Andrew's Day concert of the Highland Society. the singer was a Mr Andrew Fairfax. It gained favour as a national song, and sung by a choir of 10,000 at the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. the Australian Labor Party policy for the 1972 elections included finding an alternative anthem to God Save the Queen. A competition was held but despite the large number of submissions received, none were considered acceptable. A couple of opinion polls in 1974 and 1977 followed, but it wasn't until 1984 that the song was formally adopted as Australia's only national anthem. turn the pages through history and song, and advance Australia fair! Ages 4+. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004744583
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