On 26 January 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip raised the english flag in Sydney Cove, where he started a penal colony for English convicts. From those days through many hardships we have become a a great country. It does have its critics, mostly first nations people as some of them see that date as invasion day.
I migrated to Australia from England as a child in 1949. I have loved growing up here and I am a true blue Aussie. I have a certificate of citizenship to prove it. Over the years we have travelled all over the country and have been amazed at the diversity of landscapes and people.
Here are some of my memories:
Happy Australia Day!
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit hot today to go down to the beach, but I love your top photo. So I received two Australian flags from the local shops, took two of the grandchildren out to lunch instead of the beach and gave them the flags.
Hope you had a good Australia Day yesterday, the 26th Diane.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of your memories too
Happy Australia done. You have chosen those photos well giving us the perfect selection of the wide variety of scenery in Australia.
ReplyDeleteFor the time, they are wonderful photos and clearly show your talents at the shutter button, and probably other controls.
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