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Flag of the Southern Cross

Sons of Australia, be loyal and true to her-

Fling out the flag of the Southern Cross
Sing a loud song to be joyous and new to her-
Fling out the flag of the Southern Cross!
Stained with the blood of the diggers who died by it,
Fling out the flag to the front, and abide by it-
Fling out the flag of the Southern Cross.

published in Truth, 9 August 1891


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The symbolism of the flag can vary depending on your perspective. The flag may be used to represent one or many of the aspects
of the Eureka rebellion.

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Some of these aspects may include
  • Australian Democracy
  • Nationalism - An independent Australia
  • The fight against injustice
  • Mateship (standing by your mate in adversity)
  • Rebellion against the status quo
  • Defiance against the establishment

The flag has been used by both ends of the political spectrum in a combination of the above ways.

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