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	Australia Day - MSN Encarta
		Australia Day, public holiday throughout Australia, commemorating the founding of the colony of New South Wales on January 26, 1788.
		Although Captain James Cook claimed the eastern coast of Australia for Britain in 1770, it was not until 1787 that the British decided to establish a penal colony in New South Wales.
		As a result the day is celebrated throughout the country with a wide range of events and entertainments.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_781528464/Australia_Day.html (184 words)

	Australia Day - Victoria - History - 1788-1888
		Almost one in four of Australia’s population of over 20 million was born overseas, and 43 per cent have one or both parents born overseas.
		Australia Day celebrates the anniversary of Captain Arthur Phillip unfurling the British flag at Sydney Cove and proclaiming British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia on 26 January 1788.
		On that day, Captain Arthur Phillip became Governor of the Colony, having jurisdiction over the area bounded by latitude 10 37' to latitude 43 49' south and inland to longitude 135 east'.
	www.australiaday.vic.gov.au /history.asp (825 words)

	Australia Day - Foundation Day - Celebrations - Events - e-Cards
		Australia Day, January 26th, began as a commemoration of Captain Arthur Phillip taking formal possession of the colony of New South Wales and becoming the first Governor.
		European Discovery and Settlement of Australia - The history of settlement by Europeans in Australia has lead to the shaping of the modern nation which is celebrated on January 26th, but the Indigenous Australians look upon the date as the beginning of the disruption of their culture by the new settlers.
		Survival Day is represented with a section that presents the celebrations from the point of view of the native people with a large number of links to more background and resources.
	www.chiff.com /home_life/holiday/australia-day.htm (520 words)

	Australian fauna and flora
		Australia’s best-known animals are the kangaroo, koala, platypus, wombat and spiny anteater.
		Among Australia’s marsupials are grazing animals, tree climbers, amphibians, earth burrowers, and the counterparts of cats and dogs and rats and mice.
		Australia has 20,000 species of plants, including living fossils such as the cycad palm and the grass tree, and brilliant wildflowers such as the waratah, Sturt’s desert pea, the flowering cones of banksia trees, and the red and green kangaroo paw.
	www.koalanet.com.au /australian-fauna.html (503 words)

	Ø Wilson's Almanac free daily ezine \| Australia Day January 26 \| Australian national holiday commemoration ...
		Even in the early days there were other possible contenders for the honour of being Australia Day, such as any number of days on which Captain James Cook, or even Dirk Hartog or Abel Tasman made important discoveries on the Aussie coast.
		The most obvious case against that day seems always to be overlooked by its proponents: the fact is, on January 1, half the population of Australia, of the world, is hung over, and the other half is just plain tired.
		On Australia Day 1911, it stated that while it had a deep regard for the past, the landing of Phillip was not worth celebrating.
	www.wilsonsalmanac.com /austday.html (1686 words)

	Australia Day Comes Alive
		Australia Day began as a celebration of the foundation of the Australian colony.
		Finally, in 1994, it was legislated that all the states and territories endorsed the celebration of Australia Day on the actual day instead of the closest Monday.
		For many people the prospect of crossing Australias largest city, Sydney, by car is not going to be the highlight of their trip along the east coast of Australia.
	www.australiatour.net /Australia-Day-Comes-Alive.html (660 words)

	Department of the Premier and Cabinet - aboutaustday
		Australia Day is an important time to look back proudly on our past achievements and more importantly celebrate the prospect of a bright future.
		Australia Day is the largest community event of the year.
		On Australia Day in 2004, we hope you celebrated what you think is great about our country - be it a BBQ with friends or family, enjoying a day at the beach, joining in a community celebration or playing cricket.
	www.premiers.qld.gov.au /awardsevents/events/australiaday/aboutaustday (422 words)

	Australia Day Council of Western Australia - Main (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Australia Day has become a day for community and families to celebrate together, through spontaneous as well as formal ceremonies.
		The presentation of Australia Day Awards and special citizenship and affirmation ceremonies are part of the local celebrations on 26 January.
		Australia Day is celebrated on the 26th January with the day marked by parties, activities and community events which are enjoyed by many on this significant and important day of Australian life.
	oakridgecg.com.au /ausdaywa/media_history.htm (453 words)

	:: Howie Day ::
		In addition, Day released the Madrigals EP, a collection of live tracks and demos that were produced in Howie's living room.
		Day's latest, Stop All The World Now, was recorded at Olympic Studios in London, England during the spring of 2003.
		She said it is crucial to stay true to your artistic vision when you record or you'll regret it the rest of your life.
	www.howieday.com (1155 words)

	Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent and a number of islands in the Southern, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.
		Australia led the formation of the Cairns Group and APEC, and is a member of the OECD and the WTO.
		The character of colonial Australia, as embodied in early literature, resonates with modern Australia and its perceived emphasis on egalitarianism, mateship, and anti-authoritarianism.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australia (5209 words)

	History of Australia Day
		Australia Day is becoming more a day of celebration as time passes but it currently has a mixed response as Australia gradually recognizes that those of British decent weren't the first Australians.
		In our area for Australia Day there is a huge regatta held on the local landmark known to all as 'the lake'.
		Australia Day is often celebrated with firework displays and flag waving.
	www.dltk-kids.com /world/australia/australia_day.htm (1489 words)

	Australia Day - Show the Flag! - Australia
		To the Aboriginals of Australia, that date represents the day they were invaded and their home taken over.
		The Australian of the Year is announced on the day before Australia day at Parliament House in Canberra.
		Australia Day is about Australia and Australians, as much as the 4th of July is about America and Americans.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art20732.asp (531 words)

	ANZAC Day - Australia
		It’s the one day of the year when Australian’s not only celebrate being Australian, but where we honor those Australians who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
		ANZAC services are held not only in Australia and New Zealand, but also on the beaches of Gallipoli - in the cove renamed ANZAC Cove, and also in a number of places in France, who remember the Australian soldiers who defended them, and who have honored a large number of them with French medals.
		ANZAC Day is the one day of the year in which the unique Aussie game of “Two Up” is legally able to be played outside the Casino.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art30937.asp (1374 words)

	The Beginnings of May Day in Australia
		In 1890 May Day celebrations were held in the office of Dr. Maloney MP in Melbourne, Chummy Fleming, a well known Melbourne anarchist, attended these celebrations.
		When May Day celebrations were recommenced in 1928, Chummy Fleming the Melbourne anarchist, although not part of the official organising committee led the May Day March in Melbourne until his death in the mid 1950's.
		In the Melbourne May Day Committee December 2001 bulletin they published a report and a resolution from their November general meeting that denigrates individualism and anarchism and associates it with the bombing of New York and Washington on September 11.
	www.takver.com /history/mayday.htm (1644 words)

	Australia Wins & Day 6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Australia has arrived at the World Cup ball, not as one of the ugly sisters but as a stunning Cinderella set to wow them on the dance floor.
		But now everyone is rubbing disbelieving eyes after Australia staged one of the most rousing finishes of all time to rout Asian champions Japan 3-1 at the real thing.
		This was the day Australian football came of age.
	journals.aol.com /pvodogaz/Syrophenikon/entries/2006/06/13/.../1531 (730 words)

	Australia Day - Victoria - Home
		There will be something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day — with family, with friends or with all the other Australia Day event goers.
		Australia Day for many of us marks the end of the summer holidays and the start of the new year in earnest.
		Please note that the Australia Day Committee (Victoria) is not responsible for the merchandise but it is the most extensive range of Australian made products available in one location.
	www.australiaday.vic.gov.au /home.asp (231 words)

	Amazon.com: Australia: Music: Howie Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Australia brims with a life-or-death emotional urgency that's devoid of cynicism and steeped in the intensity of youth.
		I had never heard of Howie Day before, but his CD Australia was in my walk-man, having been left there by my friend taking the skating lessons.
		Being in Australia, I have had to import all of Howie's material from the US because he is basically unknown here.
	www.amazon.com /Australia-Howie-Day/dp/B000068CZN (1536 words)

	Australia Day Tours
		Enjoy a day amidst rugged cliffs and waterfalls and thousands of species of native flora and fauna.
		Australia Zoo is a collection of some of Australia's most dangerous reptiles.
		World Heritage-listed Kakadu is Australia's largest and arguably most famous national park and is rich in flora and fauna, wildlife and beautiful scenery.
	www.travel-innovations.com /daytours.htm (5010 words)

	Australia-Day.com - What is Australia Day?
		Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.
		On Australia Day we come together as a nation celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian.
		It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.
	www.australia-day.com (238 words)

	Kids Domain - Christmas In Australia
		Australia is similar to the United States and Canada, in that it is a big country with long distances between cities, so that people often need to travel far for the holidays.
		Also as in North America, Australia's people come from diverse cultures and many bring their own traditions to the holiday celebrations.
		Since it is summer, Christmas Day activities often include a picnic, swimming, beach fun or a game of Cricket.
	www.kidsdomain.com /holiday/xmas/around/australia.html (603 words)

	The relevancy of Australia Day : Melbourne Indymedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		To continue to mark the country's national day on a day that alienates a significant minority of the population, does not do anyone justice.
		It's time the myths Australia Day are built on, are exposed and a national day that is inclusive and reflects values we can call our own, is decided by the Australian people initially via a non binding plebiscite and ultimately via a referendum.
		Persisting with celebrating Australia Day on the 26th January, the day that marks the beginning of the colonisation process and the dispossession of the original inhabitants of this country, displays an immaturity and insensitivity that is hard to fathom.
	www.melbourne.indymedia.org /news/2004/01/61247.php (909 words)

	Annie's Australia Day Page
		Australia Day is celebrated January 26th each year, commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788.
		The first European colony established in Australia was founded by the British naval commander Arthur Phillip.
		In 1786 the English government assigned him to form a convict settlement in Australia, a task to which he was well suited.
	www.annieshomepage.com /australiaday.html (489 words)

	Australia Day Live 06
		On 25 January 2007 a live audience of 35,000 people and 1 million viewers around Australia will be watching Australia Day Live, the concert that kick-starts the nation wide celebrations of our national day.
		Australia Day Live was launched in 2004 as a celebration of one of the biggest events in the year, from our nation’s capital.
		Australia Day Live 06 was proudly presented by the National Capital Authority and the National Australia Day Council
	www.australiadaylive.gov.au (242 words)

	Australia Day and General Australia Crafts
		To be honest, I'm not sure what "Australian crafts" I've made will be the best for Australia Day (it's hard to truly get the flavour of a holiday from books).
		Australians have a national holiday called Australia Day every January 26th to remember their origins and celebrate their achievements.
		Australia is known as the "Land Down Under" because it is below the equator.
	www.dltk-kids.com /world/australia (256 words)

	Australia Day
		On Australia Day, the achievements of Australian citizens are recognised.
		Australia Day Awards are conferred upon civilians for outstanding work in the community.
		The Order of Australia was instituted in 1975.
	www.rochedalss.qld.edu.au /australiaday (154 words)

	Australia Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Anzac Day, a celebration of Australia's "baptism of fire" as a nation during World War I, all other national holidays
		The Australia Day Achievement Medallion is awarded to citizens based on excellence in both government and non-government organisations.
		In Canberra the Australia Day Live Concert takes place where the Australian of the Year is announced.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australia_Day (862 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Asia-Pacific \| Australia celebrates national day
		Australians are celebrating their national day amid tight security due to fears of further race riots.
		The day began with a traditional Aboriginal dance in a Sydney park.
		The Australia Day holiday was marked by ceremonies and parties, commemorating the arrival of the first British settlers in 1788.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4645916.stm (300 words)

	Australia Day - 26th January 2006
		Australia Day is a public holiday in all states and territories down under, and is the nation’s biggest public celebration.
		The celebrations are held on whatever day the 26 th of January falls on, but if it happens to be on a weekend, the following Monday will be given as a public holiday.
		The Perth Lotterywest Skyworks Display is renowned as the country’s biggest Australia Day event, where one third of the city’s population gathers on the riverbanks to celebrate.
	www.australian-travel.org /asp/latest-events/australia-day.asp (123 words)

	26 January - Australia Day
		Australia celebrates its national day on 26 January, the date of the landing of the first white settlers at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788.
		On the morning of 26 January 1788 the fleet arrived in Sydney Cove and the British flag was raised on the shore.
		Yes, we are a very young country, but one day we will an older country with a great his...
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/aus_history/58760 (451 words)

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