Advance Australia Fair By: Joshana Jacob 6w

Cool Facts that you Probably don’t know: There were 5 verses in the national anthem but is now cut down to 2 verses A competition was held to make the national anthem of Australia Peter Dodds McCormick had been written and composed “ Advance Australia Fair” A few lines had been changed in some of the verses

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!’ When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd, To trace wide oceans o'er, True British courage bore him on, Till he landed on our shore. Then here he raised Old England's flag, The standard of the brave; With all her faults we love her still, "Brittannia rules the wave!" In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair! National anthem While other nations of the globe Behold us from afar, We'll rise to high renown and shine Like our glorious southern star; From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle, Who come our lot to share, Let all combine with heart and hand To advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia Fair!” Shou'd foreign foe e'er sight our coast, Or dare a foot to land, We'll rouse to arms like sires of yore To guard our native strand; Brittannia then shall surely know, Beyond wide ocean's roll, Her sons in fair Australia's land Still keep a British soul. In joyful strains the 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 come 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!"

What changed relationships between their cultures and backgrounds? In 1977 a poll was established to get a result from the public. Australia is now proud with what they celebrate and have. This is a great inspiration to all Australians This is sung for many occasions for eg:Assembly's, in Public etc.

Who is this? This was Peter Dodds McCormick About him Peter was born in Scotland He came to Sydney, NSW, Aus on the 21st of February in 1855 Peter died in Waverley on the 30th of October 1916 He was buried in Rookwood Cemetery In 1915 Peter had received €100 for composing the National Anthem. Also had been registered Copyright in 1915

How has it shaped the Australian identity? This had a shaped Australia’s identity by having an anthem that makes us feel and look proud of who we are and where we live. This had made us come across with new buildings and laws.

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