Design of the state flag The flag of the state of Victoria is based on the blue ensign. It consists of a blue background with the Union Flag in the top pole-side quarter. In the background area there are five white stars representing the Southern Cross. Above the stars is a St Edward’s Crown.
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Does Melbourne Australia have a flag?
The Flag of Melbourne is the official flag for the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its design was based on the arms component of Melbourne’s coat of arms, which in turn, was based on the 1848 common seal.
Does every Australian state have a flag?
The state flags consist of the British Blue Ensign, each with a badge that represents the state.Several territories have no flag: the Australian National Flag is used for the Australian Antarctic Territory, Jervis Bay Territory, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Coral Sea Islands Territory and Heard and McDonald Islands.
What are the Colours of the Victorian flag?
Navy blue and white (or silver) are the state colours of Victoria. The shade of blue used on the Southern Sky flag is the same as the blue used on the Eureka flag.
What is the emblem of Victoria?
pink common heath
The pink common heath became Victoria’s official floral emblem in 1958. Victoria was the first Australian state to officially recognise such an emblem. It’s included on Victoria’s coat of arms.
Does Australia have two flags?
Australia has three official flags: the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. Each state of territory also has its own flag.
Do Australia and New Zealand have the same flag?
The flag is (somewhat) different
BUT the Australian flag has two extra stars – a small one near the cross and a big one under the Union Jack. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s flag has just four stars but they are red with a white outline. Yes, the difference between the Aussie and NZ flag are small, but they are important.
What are the 4 Australian flags?
Order of Precedence for Defence Ensigns
Australian National Flag. Australian Defence Force ensign. Australian white ensign. Royal Australian Air Force ensign.
What do Australia call their states?
The Federation of Australia constitutionally consists of six federated states (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia) and ten federal territories, out of which three are internal territories (the Australian Capital Territory, Jervis Bay Territory, and Northern Territory
What is the original Australian flag?
Flag of Australia
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 11 February 1903 (In use from 3 September 1901) 8 December 1908 (current seven-pointed Commonwealth Star version) |
| Design | A Blue Ensign defaced with the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter and the five stars of the Southern Cross in the fly half. |
What Colour is Victoria?
Australian state and territory colours
| State/Territory Name | Current Population | State/Territory Colours |
|---|---|---|
| South Australia | 1,769,319 | Red, Gold and Dark Blue |
| Tasmania | 540,569 | Bottle Green, Yellow and Red |
| Victoria | 6,694,884 | Navy blue, White and Silver |
| Western Australia | 2,661,936 | Gold, White and Black |
When and where was the Victoria flag used?
In 1854 miners at the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat, Victoria, protested government labour policies by hoisting a blue flag with a white cross and five white eight-pointed stars. That well-known flag is still used by many groups in Australia today.
What is the Victorian motto?
Motto: Peace and Prosperity.
What is the state gem of Victoria?
Gold
States
| State | Coat of arms | Gem / Mineral |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland | Coat of arms of Queensland | Sapphire |
| South Australia | Coat of arms of South Australia | Opal (State Gemstone) Bornite (State Mineral) |
| Tasmania | Coat of arms of Tasmania | Crocoite |
| Victoria | Coat of arms of Victoria | Gold |
What does the Victorian flag look like?
The flag of the state of Victoria is based on the blue ensign. It consists of a blue background with the Union Flag in the top pole-side quarter. In the background area there are five white stars representing the Southern Cross. Above the stars is a St Edward’s Crown.
Why was the Victorian flag chosen?
The adoption of the flag came about when Victoria became the first Australian colony to acquire a warship, and thus under the British Colonial Naval Defence Act of 1865 Victoria needed a flag to distinguish its ships from other British ships.
Is it illegal to fly the Australian flag upside down?
Flying the flag
Do not fly the flag upside down, even as a signal of distress. Information on the protocols for displaying and folding the flag can be found in the Australian flags booklet, which is also available from your Federal Member of Parliament or Senator.
Can I get a free Australian flag?
Under something called the “Parliamentary Entitles Act 1990”, says Vice, all Australians can apparently get a variety of “nationhood material” free of charge from your local MP.
Why is the British flag on the Australian flag?
The Union Jack in the upper left corner represents the history of British settlement. Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth, or Federation, star. It has seven points representing the unity of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Why does NZ flag have 4 stars?
The fifth smaller star on the Australian Flag can be seen when looking at the Southern Cross and there was some debate in New Zealand as to whether the fifth star should be included on the New Zealand Flag. They decided just to use the four stars that mark the points of the compass.
How many flags have the Southern Cross?
five nations
The Southern Cross features on the flags of five nations. In order from the top of this montage, they are New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.
