Advance means to move forward or progress
Fair is referring to the beauty of Australia
Therefore the line is referring to our beautiful country moving forward or progressing into the future.
The word "fair" in this context means "beautiful". It was a beautiful, young country which beckoned people to its shores.
The Australian anthem is actually Advance Australia Fair
The Australian national anthem is titled "Advance Australia Fair". It was nearly "Waltzing Matilda". This has become Australia's second, or unofficial anthem.
The Australian National Anthem "Advance Australia fair".
Advance Australia Fair was adopted as the National anthem of Australia on 19 April 1984. The original version of 'Advance Australia Fair' had been written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878.Prior to 1984, Australia's national anthem was the Royal anthem God Save the Queen. The Labor Party sought to change this to reflect a more "Australian" anthem, as it consolidated its independence from England. A ballot was held, and Advance Australia Fair was the winning choice.
The Australian national anthem is played - "Advance Australia Fair".
The current Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair, became the National Anthem on 19 April 1984.
The Australian National Anthem: "Advance Australia Fair."
Prior to 1984, Australia's national anthem was the Royal anthem God Save the Queen. The Labor Party sought to change this to reflect a more "Australian" anthem, as it consolidated its independence from England. A national ballot was held, and Advance Australia Fair was the winning choice.
The Australian national anthem "Advance Australia fair" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcMuf8wE52k there you go:)
Advance Australia Fair was adopted as the National anthem of Australia on 19 April 1984.
"Our home is girt by sea" Australia is encircled by the sea.
Australia's national anthem is Advance Australia Fair.