Happy Australia Day

[Majestic]

To all our Australian members, happy Australia day.

 

[Hellkite]

Happy Australia Day to all my Aussie friends

 

[Jetfreak]

Hope you enjoy the day off!

 

[Starfox1701]

For this ignorant "yanks" education; what is Australia Day ?

 

[Majestic]

For this ignorant "yanks" education; what is Australia Day ?

I like how you phrased that.

Pretty much it is our version of your Independence Day.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day

Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day) is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.
Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with the first official celebration of the formation of New South Wales held in 1818. It is presently an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia and is marked by the presentation of the Australian of the Year Awards on Australia Day Eve, announcement of the Honours List for the Order of Australia and addresses from the Governor-General and Prime Minister. With community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies the day is celebrated in large and small communities and cities around the nation. Australia Day has become the biggest annual civic event in Australia.
The date is controversial to some Australians, particularly those of Indigenous heritage, leading to the use of alternate names, such as Invasion Day and Survival Day. Proposals have been made to change the date of Australia Day, but these have failed to gain widespread public support.

 

[Katala]

Though the majority of Immigrants to this country are trying desperately to get it changed from *Australia Day* just like with Christmas etc saying we are racist...

 

[Andre27]

For this ignorant "yanks" education; what is Australia Day ?

Not a yank, but never heard of it before. Aussie independence's day.
Have fun and don't do anything i wouldn't do

 

[Majestic]

Not a yank, but never heard of it before. Aussie independence's day.

Yeah us Aussies are a little forgotten down in the South, not surprised that many hear don't know about our holidays.

Have fun and don't do anything i wouldn't do

Well that doesn't give us much of what we can't do.

 

[Andre27]

Yeah us Aussies are a little forgotten down in the South, not surprised that many hear don't know about our holidays.



Well that doesn't give us much of what we can't do.

Maybe I'm a huge daredevil/beer belly/womanizer which would give you a lot of options

 

[Borg_Queen]

Happy belated Australia Day.

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
And happy belated Australia day .