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The official national day, celebrating the establishment of the first European settlement in the country, on 26 January 1778.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/australia/
Provides a brief history, plus comments from young Australians about how they celebrate the holiday. Includes a number of ideas for simple crafts to reflect Australian nature and culture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day
This encyclopedia entry describes some of the celebrations as well the controversy that exists over the date and the event it commemorates.
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