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Although it took over a century to be officially proclaimed as the national anthem, the song 'Advance Australia Fair' was written during the colonial period to celebrate the nation's identity. Which of the following correctly identifies the composer of this song and the year it was first performed?

  1. A
    Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788
  2. Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878Answer
  3. C
    Sir Edmund Barton in 1901

Answer

The national anthem, 'Advance Australia Fair', was composed by Peter Dodds McCormick and was first performed in 1878.
The correct answer accurately reflects the historical record provided in the Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond resource, which states that Peter Dodds McCormick is the composer of 'Advance Australia Fair' and that its debut performance occurred in 1878.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical origins of the Australian National Anthem.
The song is 'Advance Australia Fair'.
Understanding the name is the first step in identifying its history.
2
Recall the composer and the timeline of the song's first appearance.
Peter Dodds McCormick composed the music and lyrics, and it was first performed in 1878.
The official citizenship material explicitly mentions McCormick and the 1878 date as key historical facts.

Key Concept

Origins and History of the National Anthem
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