Flag of the governor-general of Australia
The flag of the Governor-General of Australia is an official flag of Australia and is flown continuously on buildings and other locations when the Governor-General of Australia is present.[1]
The flag has existed as three versions, the original flag used between 1902 and 1909 being a Union Flag defaced with a six pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. In 1909, following the addition of a seventh point to the Commonwealth Star on the Australian Blue and Red Ensigns, the star was changed to a seven-pointed star.[2]
On 16 July 1936 the Governor-General adopted a new flag for official use in Australia. The flag has a 1:2 ratio, it has a royal blue background and in the centre of the flag there is a Royal Crest (a crowned lion standing on a Tudor Crown) and the words "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" in dark blue letters on a gold scroll below the Crest. A similar design is used in most other Commonwealth realms.
In 1953 the Governor-General adopted a new flag for official use in Australia. The flag has a 1:2 ratio, it has a royal blue background and in the centre of the flag there is a Royal Crest (a crowned lion standing on a St Edward's Crown) and the words "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" in dark blue letters on a gold scroll below the Crest. A similar design is used in most other Commonwealth realms.
The flag is flown continuously wherever the Governor-General is in residence and is also used as a car flag.
Historical versions
| Flag | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
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1902–1909 | A Union Flag defaced with a six pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. The crown used is the Tudor Crown. |
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1909–1936 | A Union Flag defaced with a seven pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. The crown used is the Tudor Crown. |
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1936–1953 | A crowned lion standing on a crown on a blue field. The crown used is the Tudor Crown. |
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1953–present | A crowned lion standing on a crown on a blue field. The crown used is St Edward's Crown. |
References
- ^ "Governor-General's flag". Australian Flag Society. 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- ^ "Flag for the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia car flagpole and car badge, 1931". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- Bibliography
- Kwan, Elizabeth (1 May 2006). Flag and Nation: Australians and their National Flag Since 1901. Australia: University of New South Wales Press. p. 86. ISBN 0868405671.