The Red Ensign Flag

Yet to be edited. “Finding the Flag’s History Mediating the Maze of Misinformation and Mythmaking” by Historian Dr Elizabeth Kwan Click to access finding-the-flags-history-mediating-the-maze-of-misinformation-and-mythmaking.pdf In the 1901 Federal Flag Design Competition, each competitor was required to submit two coloured sketches, a red ensign for the merchant service and public use, and a blue ensign for naval and official use.  It wasn′t until the Flags Act 1953 (enacted 1954) was passed by the Menzies Government that Australia finally had an official … Continue reading The Red Ensign Flag →