6. What year did “Advance Australia fair” officially become Australia’s national anthem and why then? Where does the song come from? Which song was used before that?
‘’Advance Australia Fair’’
The song was performed in 1878 and was sung in Australia as a patriotic song. It came from Australia. It did not become the official anthem until 1984. Until 1984 "God Save the Queen" was Australia's national anthem.
Advance Australia Fair", with modified lyrics from the original, was adopted as the Australian national anthem on 19 April 1984 by a proclamation by the Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen, on a recommendation by the Labor government of Bob Hawke.
The song was performed in 1878 and was sung in Australia as a patriotic song. It came from Australia. It did not become the official anthem until 1984. Until 1984 "God Save the Queen" was Australia's national anthem.
Advance Australia Fair", with modified lyrics from the original, was adopted as the Australian national anthem on 19 April 1984 by a proclamation by the Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen, on a recommendation by the Labor government of Bob Hawke.