f6dc1ece68 With thankful hearts then let us sing, Advance, Australia fair!' Sent by Carlos Andr Pereira da Silva Branco . .. History[edit]. Retrieved 1 November 2007. Copyright[edit]. The song quickly gained popularity and an amended version was sung by a choir of around 10,000 at the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. Anyway apparently none were considered good enough. Herald Sun. It seemed to me to be like an inspiration, & I wrote the words & music with the greatest ease.[1] .
Retrieved 19 April 2011. Verse One Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in Nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing, "Advance Australia fair!" Verse Two When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd, To trace wide oceans o'er, True British courage bore him on, Till he landed on our shore. Linger's composition remained a favourite with Australians and was on the shortlist of 'possibles' 117 years later when Australians voted for an anthem at a national poll. Australia Day Find us on Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Show/hide website search Enter search keywords . "Advance Australia Fair" was composed in the late 19th century by Peter Dodds McCormick under the pen-name "Amicus" (which means "friend" in Latin). Written in 1895, Paterson's song speaks the language of everyday Australians. Retrieved 20 December 2007.[dead link] ^ "Kim Beazley Doorstop Interview (transcript)".
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