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The government of South Australia authoritatively adapted the present Flag of South Australia in 1904. South Australia was separated from New South Wales on 28 December 1836 and it became the fourth colony of Auatralia.The defaced British Blue Ensign is the base and the state emblem is positioned in the fly. The golden badge shows a Piping Shrike with stretched wings.
The previous flag had a defaced British Blue Ensign but the disc was black and it also had a southern cross and two pointers. The second flag of South Australia was adopted in 1876 with a new emblem. The second flag had a woman holding a shield. It represented the new settlers in Australia. The Flag of South Australia was formed as a colonial flag.
Some felt that the bird was inspired by Regal German heraldic eagle. The state badge of the flag of South Australia has also been described as the” Rising Sun”. Under the Documents Act 1916 no body can copy, print or publish the symbol for business purpose. Permission from the Protocol Office is mandatory for using the flag or the badge. Unlike other Australian flags the flag of South Australia maintained its size over the years.
During the period 1876 to 1904 the flag of South Australia had a different badge. It had Britannia having a conversation with an aboriginal. The rocks which were shown at the back of the aboriginal depicted the rock statue of a kangaroo. This flag also raised controversies due to its resemblance with the flags of New Zealand and Victoria.
The flag of South Australia is always hoisted with pride after much controversy.
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