Celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade again focus attention on the Republic and the lingering impact of British colonization. Christine Shaw of Woronora NSW put forward her views on the outdated design of the Australian flag: “When we really get ourselves organised and ditch our ties to England, may we please nominate the Eureka flag for our national flag. It’s a beauty.” she wrote to The Sydney Morning Herald.
Woman for an Australian Republic, Adelaide Ironside, republican poet and artist 1831-1867
Self portrait 1855, Newcastle Art Gallery NSW
