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Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia
Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia. The flags original design (with a six-pointed Commonwealth Star - as shown on this card) was chosen in 1901 from entries in a worldwide competition held following Federation, and was first flown in Melbourne on 3 September 1901. In 1908, a seventh point was added (to the Commonwealth Star) to symbolise the Territory of Papua and any future territories. Date: circa 1907
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alpha Australian Beta Commonwealth Competition Delta Ensign Epsilon Federal Flagpole Form Gamma Pointed Version 1907 Cruces
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1. Title: "The Original Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia: A Historical Snapshot from 1907" The captivating image before you showcases the original design of the Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia, as it appeared around 1907, before the addition of the seventh point to the Commonwealth Star. This iconic flag, with its distinctive six-pointed star and the Crux Southern Cross constellation, embodies the rich history and heritage of Australia. The design of the Australian flag was chosen from a worldwide competition held following the Federation of Australia in 1901. The competition attracted numerous entries, and the winning design, featuring the Union Jack in the upper hoist quadrant, the Southern Cross constellation in the fly, and the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist, was first hoisted in Melbourne on September 3, 1901. The Commonwealth Star, with its five-pointed stars representing the Southern Cross and a central point symbolizing the federation, was an essential element of the design. However, in 1908, a seventh point was added to the star to symbolize the Territory of Papua and any future territories that might join the Commonwealth. This historical snapshot offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the evolution of the Australian flag and the significant events that shaped its design. The flag's original form, with its pointed star and the Crux Southern Cross, continues to be an essential part of Australia's cultural heritage. Keywords: Flag, flags, ensign, commonwealth, Australian, pre-1907, Australia, pointed star, original design, version, form, flagpole, Crux Southern Cross, constellation, Alpha, Gamma, Beta, Epsilon, federal competition, history, historical.
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