Monday 3 Sep is National Flag Day - Sophie Mirabella
Sophie Mirabella, the Federal for Indi, today called on residents to show their national pride and celebrate Australian National Flag Day by flying the Australian National Flag.
Mrs Mirabella said she encouraged local schools, organisations, businesses and community groups and homes in the North-East to proudly fly the Australian National Flag and commemorate its 106th birthday.
“Australian National Flag Day commemorates the first occasion the flag was flown,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“On this day 106 years ago, the then Prime Minister Edmund Barton, announced the results of a world wide competition to select our National Flag.”
“In our region, the flag has become a cherished national symbol, proudly waved at sports events and on significant community and cultural occasions.
“It’s a popular focus of pride in times of celebration and a powerful symbol of unity in times of sorrow.”
Mrs Mirabella said the Australian National Flag’s design was chosen in an international competition from more than 32,000 entries.
“The three elements of the flag’s design represent part of our heritage as a nation,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“The Union Jack recognises Australia’s historical links with Great Britain, while the seven pointed Commonwealth Star symbolises the unity of Australia’s six states and its territories.
“The Southern Cross - visible only in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere - is a reminder of Australia’s location in the world.”
Mrs Mirabella said Australian National Flag Day provided a significant opportunity for Australians to celebrate the significance and symbolism of our flag.
“I encourage people in the North-East to mark Australian Nation Flag Day by flying or displaying the Australian National Flag on 3 September,” Mrs Mirabella said.
Mrs Mirabella said she encouraged local schools, organisations, businesses and community groups and homes in the North-East to proudly fly the Australian National Flag and commemorate its 106th birthday.
“Australian National Flag Day commemorates the first occasion the flag was flown,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“On this day 106 years ago, the then Prime Minister Edmund Barton, announced the results of a world wide competition to select our National Flag.”
“In our region, the flag has become a cherished national symbol, proudly waved at sports events and on significant community and cultural occasions.
“It’s a popular focus of pride in times of celebration and a powerful symbol of unity in times of sorrow.”
Mrs Mirabella said the Australian National Flag’s design was chosen in an international competition from more than 32,000 entries.
“The three elements of the flag’s design represent part of our heritage as a nation,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“The Union Jack recognises Australia’s historical links with Great Britain, while the seven pointed Commonwealth Star symbolises the unity of Australia’s six states and its territories.
“The Southern Cross - visible only in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere - is a reminder of Australia’s location in the world.”
Mrs Mirabella said Australian National Flag Day provided a significant opportunity for Australians to celebrate the significance and symbolism of our flag.
“I encourage people in the North-East to mark Australian Nation Flag Day by flying or displaying the Australian National Flag on 3 September,” Mrs Mirabella said.
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