It originally stated 'Britannia rules the wave'
For a link to the Australian national anthem, click on the link below.
The New Zealand national anthem has fewer words than the Australian national anthem.
It is significant to Australians because it is their national anthem.
The Australian national anthem is titled "Advance Australia Fair". It was nearly "Waltzing Matilda". This has become Australia's second, or unofficial anthem.
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
The current Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair, became the National Anthem on 19 April 1984.
Prior to 1974 it was "God Save The Queen".
As used in 'joyful strains', it means musical tunes.
"Our home is girt by sea" Australia is encircled by the sea.
Waltzing Matilda
The Australian National Anthem: "Advance Australia Fair."
It depends which key you play in, but there is probably a G somewhere.