SillyDog701

[James]

From the Wiki: "Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day and ANA Day[1][2])is Celebrated annually on 26 January, the day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, the hoisting of the British flag there, and the proclamation of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia.[3]

Australia Day is an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia, and is marked by the Order of Australia and Australian of the Year awards, along with an address from the Prime Minister.

Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with Governor Lachlan Macquarie having held the first official celebration of the formation of New South Wales in 1818. In 2004, an estimated 7.5 million people attended Australia Day celebrations and functions across the country."

So... congrats, Antony, Mandrake and I know there are others here from Oz.

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[Mandrake]

Thanks James!

I hope all the Australians here have a terrific Australia Day, plenty of relaxing involved for me.

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[Antony]

Thank you.

(It is also known as BBQ Day.)

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