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Australia Green and Gold Colours Colors Also in 1908 the green and gold colours were used by some members of the Australian Olympic team - although the Wallabies played their one-off game for the "gold medal" in blue NSW Waratahs jerseys with the word 'Australia' under the floral emblem. The implication is that the Australian side decided to wear the colour of the home state as it would appeal to the local supporters. While this is cited as Australian sports first use of these colours, it would still be another 20 - 30 years before other sports followed. www.rl1908.com /rugby-league/Colours.htm

Colours, standards and guidons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The colours of the five regiments of Foot Guards have the pattern of the line infantry reversed, with the Queen's Colour being crimson and the Regimental Colour a variation of the Union Flag. Royal Australian Navy: The Queen's Colour of the RAN is a variation of the Australian White Ensign - it is a reverse of the Australian flag (white with blue stars), with the Royal Cypher and Garter band positioned between the Commonwealth Star and the stars representing the Southern Cross. Written on the obverse is the motto Fatherland, Duty, Honour In addition, both the Army and the Air Force have their own individual colours; the army's is similar to that of the armed forces as a whole, with the national coat of arms on the obverse and the symbol of the army on the reverse. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colours_and_guidons

Australia's National Colours The colours red, white and blue were featured in the first Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth in 1908 and are the colours of the Australian national flag. The colours green and gold gained wide popularity and acceptance as the traditional national colours in Australian and international sporting events since before Federation and have been associated with many great sporting achievements since. Three colour combinations traditionally had claim to be Australia& national colours: red, white and blue; blue and gold; and green and gold. www.pm.gov.au /aus_in_focus/nat_symbols/colours.html   (132 words)

Encyclopedia: Flag of Australian Capital Territory The currrent state flag of the Australian Capital Territory was officially adopted in 1993. The flag uses the Canberra city colours of blue and gold (which also happen to be the heraldic colours of Australia). The flag is not like that of the state flags as it is not a defaced British Blue Ensign. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Flag-of-Australian-Capital-Territory   (261 words)

Australia's National Colours The colours red, white and blue were featured in the first Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth in 1908 and are the colours of the Australian national flag. The colours green and gold gained wide popularity and acceptance as the traditional national colours in Australian and international sporting events since before Federation and have been associated with many great sporting achievements since. The colours blue and gold have heraldic significance as they are the colours of the crest in the 1912 (present) Commonwealth Coat of Arms. www.pm.gov.au /aus_in_focus/nat_symbols/colours.html   (261 words)

Buttonwood Australian Mists There is nothing extreme about the Australian Mist; they are of moderate size, medium boned, rounded of head with large eyes and ears. But the most outstanding aspect of the Australian Mist is its temperament. Truda Straede using half Burmese and a quarter each of Abyssinian and Domestic cat developed the Australian Mist. www.geocities.com /buttonwoodau/mist.html   (195 words)

New Australian Flag Although this system of flags is not complete, I believe it shows sufficient detail to establish a flag system that is dignified, explicit, and could readily gain patriotic following from all Australians. This Flag can further be developed to create a complete system of Flags for all our Services and States. The actual colours I would suggest are standard flag [heraldic] colours which may not be correctly delivered over this media. newflag.australia.ms   (826 words)

WHISKAS : Cat Breeds Possessing the loving personality of the Burmese, the joy of the Abyssinian and the resilience of the moggie, the Australian Mist reflects the best of its mixed ancestry combined with its own unique charm and the resilience of the Aussie. Its hallmark spotted jacket comes in a variety of colours from warm brown to blue, chocolate to lilac and gold to peach - with the misty background colours highlighting its delicate, but distinctive spots. This charming Aussie cat originated from a Burmese background, with Abyssinian and domestic shorthair breeds- and from this combination has come the confidence and companionship of cats that we enjoy today. www.whiskas.co.nz /Breeds?b=221&subnav=a-d   (224 words)

Irish Australian Flag The flying of the Irish Australian Flag commemorates over 200 years of Irish influence on the Australian landscape and lifestyle and denotes the importance of the Irish contribution to the Australian way of life. The Irish Australian Flag was raised for the first time at the Vinegar Hill Woolshed on 10th March, 1988. On that occasion the flag was broken out by Australian media personality Mike Bailey on behalf of the Irish Week Committee. simplyaustralia.net /issue7/flag.html   (274 words)

Australian Ugg Style Boots - Genuine Sheepskin Ugg Style Australia Boots Our Australian made ugg style boots range also comes in many attractive colours. Mandic Shoes is one of the few Australian ugg style boot companies to have an on site clearance store open to the general public. Our ugg style boots made in Australia are available in many lengths, styles and colours. www.mandicshoes.com /12400.htm   (274 words)

Australian Mist There is nothing extreme about the Australian Mist; they are of moderate size, medium boned, rounded of head with large eyes and ears. But the most outstanding aspect of the Australian Mist is its temperament. Truda Straede using half Burmese and a quarter each of Abyssinian and Domestic cat developed the Australian Mist. www.catsofaustralia.com /australian_mist.htm   (195 words)

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (VVAA) Web Site The colours of the ribbon are intended to depict the tones of the Australian bush and are in hues of brown, gold and green, with the addition of a thin red strip symbolising danger. The colours of the ribbon are intended to depict the tones of the Australian bush and are in hues of brown, gold and green. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - The Australian Active Service Medal 1975-, with clasps in order of date of qualifying service, is worn with Campaign Awards in order of date of qualifying service. www.vvaa.org.au /service.htm   (2221 words)

SPLIT ENZ / TRUE COLOURS: REMASTERED - HMV Australia - Top Dog for Music CDs, CD Singles, Videos and DVDs This was one of the fastest selling successes in Australian recording history with True Colours, with a variety of different coloured covers, selling over 100,000 copies (double platinum) in less than three months and "I Got You" not only going gold but staying in the Australian singles charts for six months. Everything came together for the group in 1980 when, with True Colours, they scored a Number One album and with "I Got You" they compounded the success with a Number One single. SPLIT ENZ / TRUE COLOURS: REMASTERED - HMV Australia - Top Dog for Music CDs, CD Singles, Videos and DVDs www.hmv.com.au /product/product.asp?sku=927001   (2221 words)

Australian Capital Territory (Australia) Blue and white are the livery colours of the City (shown by the wreath above the shield on the Canberra City Coat of Arms), while blue and gold are the traditional sporting colours of the ACT and were taken from the national blue and gold appearing on the wreath of the Australian Coat of Arms. This passage is from Carol A. Foley's The Australian Flag [fol96]: Therefore, despite the inconsistency created with crowns on other state flag badges, the Tudor style crown (though different again to the Edward VII style of crown we have been talking about recently) was used for the flag in 1993, maintaining consistency with the official drawing of the arms. www.fotw.net /flags/au-act.html   (1030 words)

ACT Chief Minister's Department - Flags and Emblems for the ACT Blue and white are the livery colours of the City (shown by the wreath above the shield on the Canberra City Coat of Arms), while blue and gold are the traditional sporting colours of the ACT and were taken from the national blue and gold appearing on the wreath of the Australian Coat of Arms. The creation of the Coat of Arms of the City of Canberra originated from a request by the Commonwealth Department of Defence to the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs and Territories in July 1927. In August 1927 the Federal Capital Commission (FCC) announced a competition to design a Coat of Arms for the FCC and for the City of Canberra. www.cmd.act.gov.au /flags   (681 words)

Australian Geographic The diversity, drama and definining colours of Australian landscape are revealed and celebrated. The Australian Geographic Society is dedicated to supporting scientific research, protecting and fostering a love for our environment and natural heritage, and encouraging the spirit of discovery and adventure. Maria Island is a remote island eco-paradise off the east coast of Tasmania that’s a national park with abundant life and birds and stunning, pristine scenery. editorial.australiangeographic.com.au   (863 words)

Australia's Floral Emblem Australians representing their country in international sporting events usually wear the national colours, green and gold, said to be based on wattle foliage and flowers. The first Australian stamp to include wattle was a penny red stamp, issued in December 1913 and featuring a portrait of King George V. A similar design was used for four values of subsequent issues of stamps and another five values were added later. Bank's recognition of the rich and unfamiliar nature of the Australian flora stimulated lively curiosity in European botanists and plant collectors, and numerous dried specimens, seeds and plants were sent from the colony to herbaria and horticultural enthusiasts in Europe. www.anbg.gov.au /emblems/aust.emblem.html   (863 words)

The Australian National Flag [Australian War Memorial] In both wars, Australians fought under the Blue Ensign (since 1953 the Australian National Flag), the Red Ensign (since 1953 the Australian Red Ensign, the proper colours for merchant ships registered in Australia), and the Union Flag (the Union Jack). In the First World War, both Australian ensigns and the Union Jack were used in recruiting posters, postcards and badges. Two young children in front of the Shrine of Remembrance (one holding an Australian Flag). www.awm.gov.au /encyclopedia/australia_flag.htm   (87 words)

Copperheads , Reptiles and Amphibians , Animals Encyclopedia , huntingfaq.com Australian copperheads are often of medium size and different colours. 2- The Australian copperhead is related to the snake in the genus Austrelaps. 1- The American copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is a kind of venomous viper native to eastern North America. www.huntingfaq.com /animals_encyclopedia_2560_1664.html   (175 words)

My Experience with Arowanas Australian Arowana (Scleropages jardini/leichtardti): from Australia (where they're known as "Saratoga") they are also higly regarded all over the world. Asian Arowana (Scleropages formosus, in all its different colours): from East Asia (this fish is enlisted in CITES, Appendix II). African Arowana (Heteriotis niloticus): from Nile river and its basin, in Africa. www.malawicichlidhomepage.com /zezza/zezza_arowana_1.html   (389 words)

Australian Sports Medal The ribbon design repeats the stadium theme with colours of green and gold which are Australia's national colours and traditional sporting colours. The Medal design symbolises Australian sport with imagery of a partial view of the Australian Sports Stadium and a sky filled with the stars of the Southern Cross. The Australian Sports Medal is a commemorative award in the Australian system of honors and awards. www.geocities.com /rogersando/a_people/aust_sports_medal.htm   (389 words)

Australian National Colours: green and gold For example, these colours are seen in the Australian Coat of Arms where the wreath which subtends the Commonwealth star is blue and gold (these are the known as the ‘livery colours’ of the Arms). Green and gold are the colours commonly used by Australians when representing their county in international sporting events. These colours are in the ‘public domain’ which means that green and gold may be used by any organisation or individual representing Australia without paying a fee (Page and Johnson 1997). www.worldwidewattle.com /infogallery/symbolic/nationalcolours.php   (361 words)

Australian Coat of Arms Red, white and blue were featured in the first Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth in 1908 and are the colours of the Australian national flag. The colours blue and gold have heraldic significance as they are the colours of the crest in Commonwealth Coat of Arms. Three colour combinations traditionally claim to be Australia's national colours: www.diggerhistory.info /pages-flags/coat_of_arms.htm   (576 words)

Cowleys Motorcycles - Australian RAAF FA-18 Hornet Made by Armour this beautifully detailed Diecast metal FA-18 Hornet is in the Royal Australian Air Force colours. www.cowleys-motorcycles.com.au /planes/page67.html   (576 words)

Australian Red Ensign - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Shipping Registration Act of 1981 reaffirmed that the Australian Red Ensign was the proper "colours" for Australian registered ships and that private pleasure craft could fly either the Red Ensign or the Australian National Flag. The Australian Red Ensign resulted from the Commonwealth Government Federal Design Competition, which required an official flag and a merchant or shipping version of the same design. From 1901 to 1954 this flag was used as a civil flag, to be flown by private citizens on land, while the government used the Blue Ensign reflecting British practice. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australian_Red_Ensign   (232 words)

History of Australian Army Corps Badges 5 This badge, with the inscription "Australian Army Air Corps" was approved by Garter Principal King of Arms in his capacity as Inspector of Regimental Colours (and Badges) on 10 October, 1963. The Australian Special Air Service Squadrons (before SAS became a Regiment in it's own right) wore the General Service badge (Rising Sun) and later the "Skippy" badge of the RAR. History of the Badges of the Australian Army www.diggerhistory.info /pages-badges/history05.htm   (260 words)

Arowana It has red colour finnages when it is young but would fade away as it grows up and the scale colours will not appear like the grade 1 reds. Black Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) : They're the closest relative to the silvers, almost the same in every aspect except that their body colour is black when young, but the black would fade into silver when it reaches adulthood. Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum): They're found in flood plains of the Amazon River Basin.body is coat with silver colour, relatively longer growth,47 inches. www.geocities.com /aro_addiction/specie.htm   (961 words)

Australian flag suggestion - John Costella However, to keep our traditional green and gold sporting colours, and also to represent the lush coastal areas that European settlement has flourished in, I have made the green into a stripe next to the gold. The green and yellow represent our sporting colours; the white stars on deep blue background are well-loved in our existing flag. I extended the yellow of the sun around the horizon, which separated the blue from the green. www.assassinationscience.com /johncostella/flag/index.html   (961 words)

New Green and Gold Australian Flag: Seven Golden Stars Green and gold are well known as Aussie sporting colours, as are a few other informal sporting flags. The flag's colours are our national colours of green and gold. The 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne are the first major sporting event since these flags were designed. www.7gs.com.au /flag.html   (961 words)

Team Color Friends The Olympic team uniform has been toned down to teal green and beige but the spirit of the original colours are still there. Traditionally, green and gold (well actually, bright yellow but gold sounds better!) are Australia's sporting colours. That is what you'll see any patriotic Australian wearing (at the games, teams, etc.) - green for the land and gold for sun and surf. www.dltk-kids.com /sports/maussiefriends.html   (961 words)

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