Australia day By: Ally, Taylor and Jainie
Activities We Have On Australia Day If you live in Sydney you’re most likely to… Go to the beach, watch the fireworks, If you can’t get to Sydney, you can have a barbeque in the back yard…. Australia day means a lot to Australian’s,
Why we love Australia! We love Australia because it is one of the richest, happiest and one of the most luckiest countries in the world! We also love Australia because we have beautiful beaches!
History The first official celebrations were held in 1818 and was called “Foundation Day” and some states later called it “Anniversary Day.” It was not until 1946 that all states and territories adopted the name of “Australia Day.” It was not until 1994 that Australia Day was to be celebrated on the 26 January, as some states would leave it till the weekend to celebrate. The first official celebrations were held in 1818 and was called “Foundation Day” and some states later called it “Anniversary Day.” It was not until 1946 that all states and territories adopted the name of “Australia Day.” It was not until 1994 that Australia Day was to be celebrated on the 26 January, as some states would leave it till the weekend to celebrate.
Who participates in Australia Day
The ceremonies Australia day ceremonies represent the day the first fleet landed at Sydney Cove and Captain Arthur Phillip take ‘formal possession’ of the Colony of New South Wales. In 2004, over 7.5 million people attended Australia day celebration. Official Australia Day Ceremonies are held in Capital Cities, but it’s ok to have a Barbeque in the back yard… Australia day ceremonies represent the day the first fleet landed at Sydney Cove and Captain Arthur Phillip take ‘formal possession’ of the Colony of New South Wales. In 2004, over 7.5 million people attended Australia day celebration. Official Australia Day Ceremonies are held in Capital Cities, but it’s ok to have a Barbeque in the back yard…
The significance of Australia day The date of landing of First Fleet in Port Jackson in 1788 Australia day is celebrated on the 26 of January each year. Australia day is an official public holiday in every state of Australia, and is marked by the Order of Australia The date of landing of First Fleet in Port Jackson in 1788 Australia day is celebrated on the 26 of January each year. Australia day is an official public holiday in every state of Australia, and is marked by the Order of Australia
The first fleet
Queensland
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