Important Days In Australia Flashcards

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What day is Australia day

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January 26

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Which state is Australia day a public holiday

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Every state and territory in Australia

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Australia days is the anniversary of?

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The arrival of the first fleet from Great Britain on January 26, 1788

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What do communities reflect during Australia day

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In our history, and the people who have contributed to our shared achievements.

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Australia day is the biggest?

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Annual public holiday in Australia

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Australia day is about acknowledging ?

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And celebrating the contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation: from our aboriginal and Torres strait islander people, to those who have lived here for generations, foreigners from all around the globe.

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Australia is marked by events across Australia including

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Special citizenship ceremonies

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During Australia day celebrations, the prime minister

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Announces the Australian of the Year awards in Canberra

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When is Anzac day

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April 25

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Anzac day is named after?

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The Australian and new Zealand army corps which landed at Gallipoli in turkiye during WW1 on April 25, 1915

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In Anzac day, we remember?

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The sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We also honour the courage and commitment of all servicemen and women reflect on the many different meanings of war

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In Anzac day, we remember?

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The sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We also honour the courage and commitment of all servicemen and women reflect on the many different meanings of war

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