Robin Smith is a Research Fellow in the NCAS-Climate part of the University of Reading's Walker Institute. He mainly manages/develops/supports/works with the FAMOUS Earth system model-a low resolution version of the atmosphere-ocean GCM HadCM3, to which optional carbon cycle and ice-sheet components have been added.
Boxing day is the day after Christmas. Some other interesting holidays that Australians celebrate include Melbourne Cup Day, Proclamation Day, Canberra Day, Queensland Day, Geelong Cup Day, Recreation Day, Adelaide Cup Day, Foundation Day, and Picnic Day. If you have been planning a trip to Australia, knowing when the holidays are could help you with your venture.
Australia Day is commemorated on 26th January, and is the anniversary of the arrival of Governor Phillip and the First Fleet at Sydney Cove, to found a penal colony in New Sou â¦ th Wales, as Australia was then known. It is celebrated in all states of Australia with a national holiday.