Happy Australia Day

[Konovalov]

Subject says it all to we Aussies here on Subsim. Hope those back home had a great day in the sweltering 35-40 degrees C day. :sunny:

[Abraham]

I once asked you if ANZAC day commemorated the Aussie-Kiwi Gallipoli campaign.
Next question: what stands Australia day for? Is it a kind of Independence Day?

By the way: congratulations!

[Konovalov]

I once asked you if ANZAC day commemorated the Aussie-Kiwi Gallipoli campaign.
Next question: what stands Australia day for? Is it a kind of Independence Day?

By the way: congratulations!

Firstly regarding the significance of the date for Australia Day. It is the day in 1788 that the British Penal Colony in New South Wales was set up. It was not until 1901 that the colonies of Australia federated ad became te Commonwealth of Australia. Australia Day is really whatever you want it to be. That could be just a day off work. It could be celebrating the things that make us Aussies. It could be hanging out with family and friends or going over to the mates house for a barbie (BBQ). A celebration of national pride really and about who we are. :)

[diver]

Yep a good day on a painful 40'C day.

Like Konovalov said, its a day to commerate the First Fleet from Britain arriving in Sydney Harnour to set up the colony now known as Australia.

[Torplexed]

Congrats! Put another Paul Hogan on the barbie for us. :cool:

[Vinay]

Also 26th Jan is the Republic day of India. And Happy Australia day.

[Konovalov]

Also 26th Jan is the Republic day of India. And Happy Australia day.

Yeah. My wifes family originates from that part of the world and she mentioned it to me that it is also Republic Day in India. So happy Republic Day to you sir. :up:

[Vinay]

Thank you friend