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Russel Short, Australian six-time gold medal Paralympian who also competes in able-bodied Australian championships, carried his country's flag as official flag-bearer in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics on September 6, 2008.
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When was the Australian flag chosen?
The Australian flag was chosen from thousands of entries in a competition held in 1901. On 3 September 1901, the new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
When did the Australian flag become the official flag?
The current Australian flag was design in 1900 for a British overseas possession and for that purpose it was perfectly valid . But today Australia is a completely separate country in its own right ( see Australia Acts 1986 ) . The flag should indicate our current status - not what we once were .
Which Australian athlete ran a victory lap at the 1994 commonwealth games?
Cathy Freeman, an Australian 400m runner in the 1994 Commonwealth Games took a victory lap, carrying the Aboriginal flag over her shoulder first and later adding the Australian flag.
What flag did you have before the Australian flag?
Prior to the Australian flag, all the colonies of Australia observed the Brirish flag.
What was the Australian Flag in 1914?
The National flag was the Union Jack and our current design was the Colonial Ensign of the Commonwealth of Australia . On 3 September 1901, the new ( Colonial ) Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
What year did Australia start using its flag?
1901The new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne on 3 September 1901.
What are the color on the Australian flag?
The colors on the Australian flag are red, blue and white.
What is the Australian Flag's nickname?
The Australian flag does not have a nickname.
Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?
No flag has to be displayed along another flag. That doesn't make sense at all.I'm not sure if you're complaining like "Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?" or "Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?" but no.
How long has the Australian flag been?
The Australian flag came into being after the Federation of the States into the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. A design competition was held, and five almost identical designs selected to share the prize. On 3 September 1901, the new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
Which other flag is included on the Australian flag?
The Union Jack of United Kingdom's flag is included on the upper left quadrant of the Australian flag.
How long have you had the Australian flag?
The Australian flag came into being after the Federation of the States into the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. A design competition was held, and five almost identical designs selected to share the prize. On 3 September 1901, the new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
