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