26 January 1788
In the evening of the 26th the colours were displayed on shore, and the Governor, with several of his principle officers and others, assembled round the flag-staff, drank the king’s health, and success to the settlement, with all that display of form which on such occasion is esteemed propitious, because it enlivens the spirits, and fills the imagination with pleasing presages. ~~ Except from Journals of the First Fleet, Arthur Phillip and Watkin Tench.
And so began the development of the country – Australia – into what it is today. ❤
In My World 
Do you celebrate in any way? Is it a holiday?
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It is a holiday, and we often have the family over for a bar-be-que. This year, my eldest daughter, her husband and little Aurora spent the afternoon with us. 🙂
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Happy Australia Day, Joanne. Hope you enjoyed your festive day.
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Thank you, Frank. Australia Day is an ideal day to refect on how lucky we are to live here. 🙂
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Happy Australia Day, Joanne! How do you celebrate?
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We usually spend the day with family, but many people spend the day at the beach. This year, with the fine weather, the beaches were packed! 🙂
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I hope you enjoyed your Australia Day! Wondering if it’s like our 4th of July?
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Is the 4th of July your Independence Day, Kathy? Queen Elizabeth II is Australia’s sovereign and we are a part of the British Commonwealth. Australia Day is the anniversary of Captain Arthur Phillip claiming the country for Britain.
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Yes, our Independence Day celebrated with fireworks and parades. Interesting facts about Australia.
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