His Excellency the Governor General’s Flag Day 2004 Message
I encourage all Australians to celebrate the birthday of our nation’s flag on 3 September, to bring to mind its symbolism and its unifying force.
Although this year is the eighth anniversary of the proclamation of Australian National Flag Day, our flag has been our ultimate national symbol for more than one hundred years, first flying officially in Melbourne in 1901.
Wherever I travel throughout our nation
