Australia Day

[Freypower]

January 26, 1788 was the day Captain Arthur Philip landed at Sydney Harbour and claimed New South Wales for King George III. So to indigenous people it is 'Invasion Day'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_day

I am a republican & would prefer the national day to be whenever we finally become a republic but that day seems long distant. In recent times the celebrations have become ugly & jingoistic with people draping themselves in the flag & getting drunk.

[tequila girl]

Well then FP, I apologise to you if you found my original post offensive

[Freypower]

Well then FP, I apologise to you if you found my original post offensive

No, of course not! The graphic you used is really sweet. I was actually rather touched by it, to be honest.

[tequila girl]

That's alright then!

[Freypower]

Here in NSW we refer to the Queensland Rugby League team as the Cane Toads. They call us the Cockroaches. It's all in fun.

[GlennLover]

Thanks for that info, FP. Very interesting history. I can certainly see why the indigenous people would unhappy with the choice of this day as a national holiday.