Who was the designer of the Australian flag?
The Prime Minister of Australia, Edmund Barton, announced that five entrants, who had submitted similar designs, were to share the honour of being declared the designers of Australia’s own flag. They were: Ivor Evans, a fourteen year old schoolboy from
Why are there 6 stars on the Australian flag?
The original 6 points represent the first 6 states of the Commonwealth of Australia. This star is on both the national flag of Australia and the Australian Coat of Arms. The Southern Cross constellation is only seen from the Southern Hemisphere and is a reminder of Australia’s geography.
Is the Western Australian enterprise architecture framework licensed?
This document, the Western Australian Enterprise Architecture Framework, Version 1 (WEAF 1.0) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence.
What kind of material is the Australian flag made of?
Flags of All Nations specialise in fully sewn flags, where the design is appliqued on to woven polyester material, but also have printed options available as well. The Australian National flag design consists of a defaced Blue Ensign design, of a blue field with a Union Jack in the canton.
Proposal for an Australian flag that won the contest of the Melbourne Evening Herald in 1900. The designer was Mr. F. Thompson of Melbourne. The six red stripes represent the six Australian states.
How are the Stars on the Australian flag arranged?
Seven Golden Stars includes the stars from the Southern Cross, the Commonwealth Star and the Sun from the Aboriginal flag. The flag has a 9:14 ratio and the stars are arranged symmetrically. Ocean blue over yellow/golden sand with green forests/grasslands.
Are there any alternative flags to the Australian flag?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. This is a list comprising flags proposed as alternatives to the current flag of Australia, which have received media coverage. The battle flag of the Eureka Stockade featured the five stars of the constellation Crux Australis in white on a white cross and blue field.
Why is the Australian national flag important to Australia?
It is Australia’s foremost national symbol and has become an expression of Australian identity and pride. The flag is paraded by our defence forces and displayed around the country at sporting events and by service organisations, schools, community groups and private citizens.