advance australia fair was first performed in 1878.
advance australia fair was first performed in 1878.
when was advance australia fair first performed?
1878
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"advance australia fair" is the national anthem of australia. created by the scottish-born composer peter dodds mccormick, the song was first performed in 1878 and sung in australia as a patriotic song. it replaced "god save the queen" as the official national anthem in 1984, following a plebiscite to choose the national song in 1977. other songs and marches have been influenced by "advance australia fair", such as the australian vice-regal salute.









































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to guard our native strand;









































britannia then shall surely know,









































though oceans roll between,









































her sons in fair australia's land









































still keep their courage green.









































in joyful strains then let us sing









































advance australia fair./poem









































the 1901 federation version of the third verse was originally sung as:









































poembeneath our radiant southern cross,









































we'll toil with hearts and hands;









































to make our youthful commonwealth,









































renowned of all the lands;









































for loyal sons beyond the seas









































we've boundless plains to share;









































with courage let us all combine









































to advance australia fair.









































in joyful strains then let us sing









































advance australia fair!/poem









































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