The flag of the governor-general of Australia is an official flag of Australia and is flown continuously on buildings and other locations when the governor-general of Australia is present.[1]
The flag has existed as three versions, the original flag used between 1902 and 1909 being a Union Flag defaced with a six pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. In 1909, following the addition of a seventh point to the Commonwealth Star on the Australian Blue and Red Ensigns, the star was changed to a seven-pointed star.[2]
On 16 July 1936 the governor-general adopted a new flag for official use in Australia. The flag has a 1:2 ratio, it has a royal blue background and in the centre of the flag there is a Royal Crest (a crowned lion standing on a Tudor Crown) and the words "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" in dark blue letters on a gold scroll below the Crest. A similar design is used in most other Commonwealth realms.[3]
In 1953 the flag was modified again, replacing the Tudor Crown with St Edward's Crown.[citation needed] The flag is otherwise identical to that introduced in 1936.
The flag is flown continuously wherever the governor-general is in residence and is also used as a car flag.
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1902–1909 | AUnion Flag defaced with a six pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. The crown used is the Tudor Crown. |
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1909–1936 | AUnion Flag defaced with a seven pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. The crown used is the Tudor Crown. |
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1936–1953 | A lion statant guardant surmounted on the Tudor Crown on a blue field. |
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1953–present | A lion statant guardant surmounted upon St Edward's Crown on a blue field. |
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