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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Flag - Western Australia

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Overview

Rectangular-shaped flag features a black swan on a yellow disk against a blue blackground. The British Union Jack of red, white and blue located in the upper left corner.

Historical information

The State flag of Western Australia consists of a Blue Ensign defaced with the badge of the State. Adopted in 1953 to replace a similar design used from the time when the State was still a British colony, it has been the flag of Western Australia since 3 November of that year.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.240

Item type

Flags

Themes

Material

Fabrics

Width

1854 mm

Height or length

914 mm

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Keywords

Place made

Australia

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 18 August, 2026

Completeness

88

Busselton Historical Society

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