What is the meaning of the Torres Strait Islander flag?
the unity and identity
The Torres Strait Islander flag was designed by the late Bernard Namok of Thursday Island. The flag symbolises the unity and identity of all Torres Strait Islanders. The flag is emblazoned with a white Dhari (headdress) which is a symbol of Torres Strait Islanders.
Is the Eureka flag illegal?
Why was the Eureka flag banned? A request to fly the Eureka flag has been rejected by a South Australian council amid concerns it has come to represent “white supremacy”. The miners swore allegiance to the flag near the Eureka diggings and built a blockade in protest.
Is there green on the Australian flag?
Green evokes the forests, eucalyptus trees and pastures of the Australian landscape. Green and gold are also the colours of Australia’s national floral emblem – the golden wattle.
Where was the original boxing kangaroo flag found?
“The original boxing kangaroo flag flown on Australia II when it won the America’s Cup in 1983 is on its way home to Australia. The flag was discovered recently hanging in O’Brien’s Bar in Newport Rhode Island by Australia II crewman John Longley.
What does the 6 stars on the Australian flag mean?
The Australian Flag. However, Australia remains a member of the Commonwealth and, as such, has chosen to retain the British Union Flag in the national flag. The 6 stars represent the Southern Cross constellation which have, by themselves, grown to become a very commonly seen symbol of Australia.
Is the Australian national flag green and gold?
In the highlights of the 2006-7 Ashes series (Australia v England in cricket), fans have been waving the green-and-gold national flag variant described here. This flag seems to be mainly used/propogated by the “The Fanatics” group of fans and is available at their website.
Where was the kangaroo flag found in Rhode Island?
The flag was discovered recently hanging in O’Brien’s Bar in Newport Rhode Island by Australia II crewman John Longley. Today, another Australia II crewman, Skip Lissiman, accepted the flag and presented the bar with a new BK flag signed by the crew who rested the auld mug New York Yacht Club 26 years ago to the day.