Under Southern Stars is an Australian patriotic song with lyrics written by former Australian immigration minister and Senator Amanda Vanstone. The song is set to the tune of the first of the Pomp and Circumstance Marches by Edward Elgar (or the same as the better-known song set to the same music Land of Hope and Glory). Vanstone worked on the song for six years as a secret project, before releasing it in early 2007. She stated that the song came about after a discussion with some friends on Australia Day, where it was decided that Australia lacked a song with similar gravitas as the national anthem, Advance Australia Fair. She denied that the song was intended to replace or rival the national anthem, but could be played alongside it, and other classic and modern Australian patriotic songs such as Waltzing Matilda and True Blue at public events. As the anthem of the Christmas Island are sung the last two verses.The Territory of Christmas Island is a territory of Australia, as official anthem is still sung Australian anthem" Advance Australia Fair " or Royal anthem "God save the Queen". ---------------------- Valiant into battle, Courage to the end, Standing firm for freedom, Loyal southern friend. Nature's earthly heaven, Glory for our eyes Ours alone these treasures, Under southern skies. Shining light for freedom Under southern stars. YouTube Music Video Description | MUSIC, VIDEO & PHOTO FLAG & NATIONAL ANTHEM
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Under Southern Stars - The anthem of the Christmas Island
