Tag Archives: Australia
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
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
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
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.
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
