Published by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australia, New South Wales, 1994
ISBN 10: 0207185999 ISBN 13: 9780207185991
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A fresh edition of Australia's National Anthem - beautifully illustrated by well-known Australian artists. In this book , the words and music of Australia's National anthem are accompanied by paintings from some of Australia's finest artists: Fredrick McCubbin, tom Roberts, Margaret Preston, Russel Drysdale, Albert Namatjira and others. the first public performance of Australia's national anthem is thought to have been given in Sydney on 30 November 1878 at the St Andrew's Day concert of the Highland Society. the singer was a Mr Andrew Fairfax. It gained favour as a national song, and sung by a choir of 10,000 at the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. the Australian Labor Party policy for the 1972 elections included finding an alternative anthem to God Save the Queen. A competition was held but despite the large number of submissions received, none were considered acceptable. A couple of opinion polls in 1974 and 1977 followed, but it wasn't until 1984 that the song was formally adopted as Australia's only national anthem. turn the pages through history and song, and advance Australia fair! Ages 4+. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Angus and Robertson, 1991
Seller: aldebaranbooks, Lantana, FL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 28pp 8vo decorative hard boards clean tight.14 works by australian artists [paintings]. dj fine.f/f reprint of a work released the same year.
Published by Scholastic Australia, Gosford, 2022
ISBN 10: 1761126369 ISBN 13: 9781761126369
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Tony Flowers (illustrator). Hardcover. Written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878, Advance Australia Fair was chosen by the people of Australia as their national anthem almost 100 years later. Award-winning illustrator, Tony Flowers, has captured the spirit of the lyrics by showcasing our homes abundant giftsfrom the encircling seas, across its boundless plains, to its spiritual heart. With charming images celebrating our cities, our towns, our land and our people, this beautiful edition invites all Australians to join together and combine to . Advance Australia Fair. In 1973, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam began the search for a new anthem to replace God Save the Queen. In 1977 a plebiscite was held to choose a new national song, and from 1984, Advance Australia Fair became our national anthem. Sung in classrooms, on Olympic podiums on sports fields, in memorials, this beautifully illustrated edition is one to treasure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
ISBN 10: 1761126369 ISBN 13: 9781761126369
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Tony Flowers (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.82.
Published by Miss Hall Books Publishing, 2023
ISBN 10: 0645368989 ISBN 13: 9780645368987
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Hall, Kimi (illustrator). PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book.
Published by Miss Hall Books Publishing, 2023
ISBN 10: 0645368989 ISBN 13: 9780645368987
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. Hall, Kimi (illustrator). This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Published by Miss Hall Books Publishing, 2023
ISBN 10: 0645368970 ISBN 13: 9780645368970
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Hall, Kimi (illustrator). PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book.
Published by Miss Hall Books Publishing, 2023
ISBN 10: 0645368970 ISBN 13: 9780645368970
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: New. Hall, Kimi (illustrator). This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Published by Angus & Robertson, North Ryde, NSW, Australia, 1991
ISBN 10: 0207170061 ISBN 13: 9780207170065
Seller: Reading Habit, Buttaba, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. Hardcover with laminated pictorial boards and pictorial dust jacket, reprint, 388gms, no page numbers, blue endpapers. The words and music that evoke the nation's pride are accompanied by paintings from some of Australia's finest artists: Frederick McCubbin; Tom Roberts; Margaret Preston, Russell Drysdale; Albert Namatjira; and more. Turn the pages through history and song, and Advance Australia Fair! Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout. Boards and dust jacket are in good condition with only light shelf wear and scuffing, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.
Published by Scholastic Australia, Gosford, 2022
ISBN 10: 1761126369 ISBN 13: 9781761126369
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: new. Tony Flowers (illustrator). Hardcover. Written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878, Advance Australia Fair was chosen by the people of Australia as their national anthem almost 100 years later. Award-winning illustrator, Tony Flowers, has captured the spirit of the lyrics by showcasing our homes abundant giftsfrom the encircling seas, across its boundless plains, to its spiritual heart. With charming images celebrating our cities, our towns, our land and our people, this beautiful edition invites all Australians to join together and combine to . Advance Australia Fair. In 1973, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam began the search for a new anthem to replace God Save the Queen. In 1977 a plebiscite was held to choose a new national song, and from 1984, Advance Australia Fair became our national anthem. Sung in classrooms, on Olympic podiums on sports fields, in memorials, this beautifully illustrated edition is one to treasure. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Published by Scholastic Australia, Gosford, 2022
ISBN 10: 1761126369 ISBN 13: 9781761126369
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: new. Tony Flowers (illustrator). Hardcover. Written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878, Advance Australia Fair was chosen by the people of Australia as their national anthem almost 100 years later. Award-winning illustrator, Tony Flowers, has captured the spirit of the lyrics by showcasing our homes abundant giftsfrom the encircling seas, across its boundless plains, to its spiritual heart. With charming images celebrating our cities, our towns, our land and our people, this beautiful edition invites all Australians to join together and combine to . Advance Australia Fair. In 1973, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam began the search for a new anthem to replace God Save the Queen. In 1977 a plebiscite was held to choose a new national song, and from 1984, Advance Australia Fair became our national anthem. Sung in classrooms, on Olympic podiums on sports fields, in memorials, this beautifully illustrated edition is one to treasure. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.