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The flag of the Governor-General of Australia is an official flag of Australia and is flown continuously on buildings and other locations when the Governor-General of Australia is present.
The flag has existed as three versions, the original flag used between 1902 and 1909 being a
The flag of the Governor-General of Australia is an official flag of Australia and is flown continuously on buildings and other locations when the Governor-General of Australia is present.
History
The flag has existed as three versions, the original flag used between 1902 and 1909 being a Union Flag
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defaced with a six pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. In 1909, following the addition of a seventh point to the Commonwealth Star on the Australian Blue and Red Ensigns, the star was changed to a seven-pointed star.
On 16 July 1936 the Governor-General adopted a new flag for official use in Australia. The flag has a 1:2 ratio, it has a royal blue
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Brightness
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background and in the centre of the flag there is a Royal Crest (a crowned lion standing on a Tudor Crown
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) and the words "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" in dark blue letters on a gold scroll below the Crest. A similar design is used in most other Commonwealth realms.
In 1953 the flag was modified again, replacing the Tudor Crown
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with St Edward's Crown
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. The flag is otherwise identical to that introduced in 1936.
Usage
The flag is flown continuously wherever the Governor-General is in residence and is also used as acar flag
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.
Historical versions
See also
*List of Australian flags
This is a list of flags of different designs that have been used in Australia.
National flags
Other flags recognised under the Flags Act 1953
Sources:
Personal flags
Sovereign
Governor-General
State Governors
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* Flags of the governors of the Australian states
*Queen's Personal Australian Flag
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References
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