The current Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair, became the National Anthem on 19 April 1984.
It simply means "be happy". The line goes Australians, all, let us rejoice, for we are young and free. So the word 'rejoice' means to be happy about being an Australian in the new, young, progressive country.
"Strains" is another word for choruses or melodies. Therefore, "joyous strains" refers to singing with joy to promote the strength and advancement of Australia.
"Toil" means "work", which a connotation that the work is physically tiring. "With wealth for toil" suggests that work is well-paid or well-rewarded, suggesting that opportunities are available.
I'm not an Australian citizen but I believe the official Australian National Anthem is called 'Advance Australia Fair'. There's also an unofficial one called 'Waltzing Matilda' which is quite a catchy song.
For a link to the Australian national anthem, click on the link below.
The Australian coins, the Australian anthem and the Australian notes.
The New Zealand national anthem has fewer words than the Australian national anthem.
It means that we Aussies are all young and lively and we have our own rights and freedom
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.
The Australian anthem is actually Advance Australia Fair
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.
It originally stated 'Britannia rules the wave'
It simply means "be happy". The line goes Australians, all, let us rejoice, for we are young and free. So the word 'rejoice' means to be happy about being an Australian in the new, young, progressive country.
19th April 1984 by Peter Dodds McCormick