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The Anzac Day holiday
I don’t get why there is a public holiday on Monday in lieu of Anzac Day falling on a Sunday. It actually seems contrary to the “Anzac spirit”, which wartime historian Charles Bean defined as: “Reckless valor in a good … Continue reading
Topics: anzac, Australia, holiday
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National Service Australia
My father Peter undertook compulsory National Service for three years from 1954, aged 18 to 21. There is a pleasing new focus on National Servicemen in Australia, and rightly so. Most had their lives disrupted while they completed their duty. … Continue reading
Topics: Australia, national service
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Australia Day reflection
I’ve written a couple of posts about Australia Day in previous years. In 2005 I wrote that Australia Day didn’t mean much more to me than just being a holiday. In 2007, I suggested having a new date for our … Continue reading
Topics: Australia, nationalism
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The flag debate
This might surprise some people, but I’m open minded about possibly changing the flag … if the alternative is good enough.
Prince William
It’s good that Prince William chose to visit Australia, despite not receiving an invitation from any of the Labor governments or WA.
Topics: Australia, monarchy
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Billy Hughes
I’ve just finished reading “Billy Hughes” by Aneurin Hughes (not related). The sub-title is “Prime Minister and controversial founding father of the Australian Labor Party”. It’s not a full biography and tries to paint a portrait of the man, rather … Continue reading
Topics: Australia, History, politicians
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