Two blue Australian ensigns ( flags )flag, ensign, australian

Australian Red Ensign designed chosen by public competition for our national flag in 1901.

Red Ensign Flag was updated in 1908, the current Commonwealth star of seven points replaced the earlier six-pointed starPart of a collection of Wold War I Flags obtained by Harry Groves. Rare historical example of an Australian Flag.1901–1903 version Australian/Commonwealth red ensign (1901–1903) Version After being submitted to King Edward VII for approval the competition winning design which featured a southern cross with nine, eight, seven, six and five points respectively was standardised by the British Admiralty with the number of points on the four biggest stars of the southern cross set to seven, ostensibly to improve ease of manufacture. The original variety of points was an indication of the relative brightness of each star as it appeared in the night sky.On top left hand side of the flag is inscribed "GROVES" and a cardboard note stating "This Australian Flag and other flags in the Gallery were brought home from the First World War by Harry Groves."red ensign, world war 1

On August 23rd, 1949, S. S. TIME was on voyage from Sydney to Melbourne with a cargo of sugar (3,000 tons), timber, general cargo and coal, when she was wrecked on Corsair Rock, entrance of Port Philip Bay. The Australian Red Ensign is the official flag to be flown at sea by Australian registered merchant ships. The S.S. Time was a land mark vessel in Queenscliff and surrounding areas from August 23rd, 1949, when it was wrecked on Corsair Rock in the entrance of Port Philip Bay until the early 60s when it broke up in a storm. Australian Red Ensign from the salvage done on the wreck of the S.S.TimeSS Time hand written on calico edge of flagflag, red ensign, s.s.time, corsair rock, rip, port phillip

Australian Red Ensign

Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national

Likely from WWIPair of miniature flags on small black flag poles with wooden caps. The Australian Red Ensign, or the Australian Civil Ensign, is simply a red version of the Australian National flag. It is for use only at sea and officially never on land, but can be used by private citizens. At sea, it is the only flag allowable for merchant ships registered in Australia under the Navigation and Shipping Act 1912 and The Shipping Registration Act 1981. Pleasure craft, however, may fly either the Red Ensign or the National Flag. The history of the Red Ensign is intertwined with the history of the Australian National flag. From 1901 to 1954 the Red Ensign was used as the National Flag by State and Local Governments, private organisations and individuals. The Blue Ensign was for Government use only, reflecting British practice with its ensigns. The design of the Australian Red Ensign was always kept in step with the Blue Ensign (i.e. with respect to the number of points on the stars, etc.) but there was often public confusion about which was the `correct′ flag to fly. Many thought the choice was merely one of fashion or preference. In 1941, Australia′s Prime Minister Robert Menzies stated that there should be no restrictions on private citizens using the Blue Ensign on land and, in 1947, Prime Minister Ben Chifley reaffirmed this position but it wasn’t until the passage of the Flags Act 1953 that the restriction on civilians flying the Blue Ensign was lifted after which, use of the Red Ensign on land became a rarity. Since 2008, 3 September has been officially commemorated as both Australian National Flag/Merchant Navy Day which allows the Australian Red Ensign to be flown on land for the occasion as a matter of protocol. The blue flag is the New Zealand National Flag.flag, ensign, anzac, new zealand, navy, naval

Royal Australian Navy used from March 1967 with rope and metal fittings. Sewn flag (not printed)9504

With map showing "Famous battle-fields of the Australian Forces" printed overfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, flags, ballarat rsl, ballarat

British Red Ensign. Red flag with Union Jack in the left hand top corner. Rope threaded through placket on left side of flag with toggle on one end.Tom Wright Captain O.M. Watts Ltd London W1military history, navy, flags, maritime

This flag was used at the original club rooms at Livingston St Highett when they opened in 1947.

The Australian Red Ensign is a variant flag of Australia. This flag was probably used for a patriotic purpose in Ballarat, such as the end of World War One. The Red Ensign was the only flag private citizens could fly on land. By traditional British understanding, the Blue Ensign was reserved for Commonwealth Government use, with State and local governments, private organisations and individuals all using the Red Ensign.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Australia) There was some confusion over appropriate use of the ensigns until the Flags Act 1953 set the Blue Ensign as the national flag, and the Red Ensign as the flag of the Australian mercantile marine. Red ensigns continued to be used in Anzac Day marches into the 1960s.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Australia) Small red paper Australian flag attached to a stick. The Red Ensign features the Commonwealth Star at the hoist, and the Southern Cross in the other half.ballarat, flag, australian ensign, world war, australian flag, red ensign

A child's dress-up costume incorporating the Australian Red Ensign Flag made for a pageant c1927A child's dress-up costume c1927. An Australian Red Ensign Flag sleeveless top with detachable capeclothing, moorabbin, dressmaking, textiles, melbourme, velia dowdes house

The Australian Red Ensign or The Australian Civil Ensign is for use only at sea and officially never on land, but can be used by private citizens.At sea the flag is used by Merchant Ships registered in Australia. Pleasure craft may fly the Red Ensign.From 1901 to 1954 the Red Ensign was used as Australia's Civil Flag ie flown by private citizens on land. Australian Red Ensign, cloth, oblong, predominantly red, Union Jack in top left hand corner and the stars of the Australian National Flagflag, ensign, red, australia

.1) Flag, Union Jack, cotton cloth, mounted on wood stick with nob at one end. .2) Flag, Red Australian ensign, cotton cloth mounted on a wood stick. .3) Flag, Red Australian ensign, cotton cloth. .4) Flag, Red Australian ensign, cotton cloth..1) Printed with white paint, “V.E. Day - 8th May - 1945” LH corner bottom of flag. .2) Printed with white paint on middle of flag, “ V.P. Day. - 15th August 1945” .3 & .4) In black print in RH corner of the Union Jack, “British made “flags, union jack, red ensign

The Australian White Ensign was first used on 1 March 1967 whe the ANL cargo ship Boonaroo was commissioned into the RAN for war service.Prior to this RAN the Australian colonial navies had flown uniquely Australian ensigns. This was a Blue ensign defaced by the badge of the individual colony.Australian White Ensign, predominately white, with Union Jack in left hand corner, with six blue stars positioned as in the Australian Flagaustralia, navy, ensign, flag

Australian White ensign (navy)flag/banner

1951 was a year of celebration in Victoria. 9th May 1951 marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Australian Federal Parliament in 1901, which at that time met in Melbourne, Victoria. 13th November marked the Centenary of the opening of the first Victorian Parliament. Cities and towns held activities and celebrations to recognise the occasion. A "Back to Wodonga" was held from Friday 9th to Saturday 7th November 1951. Friday: Children’s Sport and Children’s Concert. Saturday: Welcome to Visitors, Official Luncheon, Gymkhana, Official Opening and Barbecue. Sunday: Church services, various denominations. Monday: Ladies’ Day (Bowls, Tennis, Croquet etc.) Afternoon Garden Parties, Boxing Tournament. Tuesday: Procession, Basket Lunch, Apex Sports Carnival, 50-50 Dance. Wednesday: Tour of district and visit to factories. Re-unions of various organisations. Thursday: All-day Street Fair and Carnival. Friday: Back to School (Higher Elementary School), Wodonga Hospital Ball. Saturday: Bonegilla Race Club meeting, Competition Sports, (Cricket, Bowls, Tennis, etc.) Farewell Parties by various organisations.This Badge is significant because it is a memento of an important community celebration in Wodonga.A small enamel badge featuring both the blue and red Australian ensigns in the centre on a white background surrounded by blue text.Around the edge; BACK TO WODONGA CELEBRATIONS 1951back to wodonga 1951, opening victorian parliament, australian federal parliament opening

WW1 Australian Reg Ensign Flag (Names Embroided)stawell, ww1

Red Ensign Australianflag/banner

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.Hard cream colour card headed "Menu" the a list of courses being supplied at the Welcome Home Service on the 28th June 1946 in Axedale. Copy of the Red Australian Ensign (Flag) in top corner.Headed "Menu" - "Caterer, Miss M. Makepeace".collection of william (bill) thomason, menu, ww2, axedale welcome home

The first Seafarers Service was held on 23 October 1905 in the St Paul's Cathedral in London to celebrate the Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson on 21 October 1805. Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith launched the first Seafarers Service two years later and the first service was held on Sunday 10 November 1907. National and house flags are used during the annual Seafarers Service. The service continue to reflect the full range of the maritime activities in Australia. Representatives come from the Royal and Merchant Navies, the commercial world, shipping companies, mission and philanthropic societies, veterans’ associations, labour unions, youth and leisure organisations, but anyone is welcome to attend.Large white rectangular flag with the Australian Blue Ensign and the letters HMC.flag, seafarers service, australian border force, h.m.c., customs

There were many vessels named "Endeavour". There are no details attached to this item. The Australian Civil Ensign, or Australian Red Ensign, is simply a red version of the Australian National flag. It is for use only at sea and officially never on land, but can be used by private citizens. It was in use in Australia and overseas during the first half of the 20th century.A coloured print of a painting of a ship (schooner?) in full sail. It is flying a red ensign.on back -' Endeavour"ship transport

Unusual souvenir of the war made or purchased by an Australian soldier.Two flags sewn together; an Australian red ensign and a French tricolour. Mounted in wooden frame with clear perspex cover.Written in ink along hem of Australian flag: "JD Smith Hazebrouck June 15th 1918" flag, smith jd

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. Object with rare historical significance to both date and unit serving overseas.Australian blue ensign flown by 20th Motor Regiment ( Victorian Mounted Rifles ) at Merauke on cessation of hostilities 15th August 1945flag, 20th light horse, 20th motor regiment, merauke dutch new guinea

Colourful souvenir mugs and cups were manufactured in Britain by Aynsley China and carefully transported to Australia for the opening of Parliament House in May 1927. Aynsley China was established in Staffordshire, England in 1775. Parliament House in Canberra was officially opened on 9 May 1927 by the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). The opening of the Parliament House (now called Old Parliament House) marked the culmination of the Federation process, with the occupation of the new federal capital of the Commonwealth of Australia and the transfer of the federal legislature to Canberra after 27 years in Melbourne. The rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne over which should be Australia's national capital led to the decision to establish a new capital city. Section 125 of the Australian Constitution stated the national capital must be located in New South Wales but not within 100 miles of Sydney. In the meantime, the Australian Parliament met in Melbourne at the Victorian Parliament House. The event was marked by extensive celebrations, and thousands of people gathered to see the Duke of York open the main door with a golden key handed to him by Prime Minister Stanley Melbourne Bruce.This item is significant as a souvenir of an important event in the development of Australian government.An Aynsley porcelain cup manufactured in England around 1927 to commemorate the opening of the Federal Parliament House in Canberra. It features a kangaroo in a cartouche formed of laurel leaves with a blue bow connecting each arm of the cartouche. The cartouche and the kangaroo are flanked by the Australian ensign on the right, and the Union Jack on the left. The reverse design features an image of Parliament House in Canberra with gold text below.Above the kangaroo 'AUSTRALIA A NATION' Beside the ribbon MAY 1927 Beneath the kangaroo - 'TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA' Reverse side below the image "THE CAPITOL" CANBERRA OPENED BY T.R.H. THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF YORK MAY opening of federal parliament, parliament house canberra