Following on from Do you remember? I then thought I would take a look at Australia's story since federation.
An Australian Story
In nineteen hundred one, we came as one,
United by dreams, under the golden sun,
Federation’s birth, a nation we’d become,
Australia’s story, not just begun.
Gallipoli’s heroes, brave and true,
Through the hardships, we’ll remember you,
Sydney’s bridge, a symbol so grand,
Connecting hearts, across the land.
Its not just a story, it’s the Australian story.
The roaring twenties, Qantas took to flight,
Wings to the world, reaching new heights,
The thirties brought the bridge to life,
A union of souls, conquering strife.
Its not just a story, it’s the Australian story.
Amidst the darkness, World War’s embrace,
Through the forties, we’d find our grace,
A nation rebuilt, stronger in the wake,
Through thick and thin, together we’d make.
Its not just a story, it’s the Australian story.
Fifty’s Snowy Mountains, a vision to unfold,
Diverse hands, working for the gold,
Decimal currency, a change so bold,
A new chapter written, stories to be told.
Its not just a story, it’s the Australian story.
The seventies saw justice, a rightful plight,
Land rights acknowledged, in a brand new light,
Independence claimed, with a resolute might,
Australia stands tall, embracing the night.
Its not just a story, it’s the Australian story.
Nineties bid success, Olympics in sight,
Sydney’s pride, shining bright,
A national apology, tears to mend,
Healing wounds, hearts to mend.
Its not just a story, it’s the Australian story.
With love and acceptance, we break the chains,
Same-sex love, freedom reigns,
Through the decades, a tale we weave,
Australia’s spirit, will never leave.
Its not just a story, it’s the Australian story.
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